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 8470078 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86282476 epoch_slot_no: 141676 block_no: 8469901 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 48745 time: 2023-03-03 13:06:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa780812296c658d6fa38ee5a873ce51c3f4a80d51188f0682347181c8da4e716Block Operator
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