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 8470615 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 86294077 epoch_slot_no: 153277 block_no: 8470438 slot_leader_id: 5581927 size: 88801 time: 2023-03-03 16:19:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18855828293af5571ce3797bc14743c61a61aaefadffbdcb0a5f3dcd091fba74Block Operator
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