A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8470039 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86281663 epoch_slot_no: 140863 block_no: 8469862 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 29212 time: 2023-03-03 12:52:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54be150690031806fab6b6b78ee59acd02fc3ddb7cd6de38d22d6bb8f7942ef0Block Operator
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