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 8470851 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 86299428 epoch_slot_no: 158628 block_no: 8470674 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86277 time: 2023-03-03 17:48:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5910f2b2d5d80129028f864ac98b46c46136e8a41fe8e4986ed89d31a15ea9f3Block Operator
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