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 8470236 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86285989 epoch_slot_no: 145189 block_no: 8470059 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 48959 time: 2023-03-03 14:04:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b1a1b9f1073e65f6771fb917969c61af4c02454f730d19d0129b97b06b76b8Block Operator
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