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 8470381 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86289340 epoch_slot_no: 148540 block_no: 8470204 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 18116 time: 2023-03-03 15:00:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e415535531869574930a54238f198f32e5adeaa4b81d8b7e1a4a88a8048f91Block Operator
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