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 8470706 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 86296184 epoch_slot_no: 155384 block_no: 8470529 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 87612 time: 2023-03-03 16:54:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66908fe5c455b3b2b09b9b7aeb95686b166dabc0928a2500f9fc8d9cec348ae8Block Operator
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