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 8470578 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86293320 epoch_slot_no: 152520 block_no: 8470401 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 11168 time: 2023-03-03 16:06:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb633fcddc74fa7ed3a3c34a9403e668ac44bee95b1f56b60ad7aa3ca53cb171Block Operator
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