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 8470881 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86300184 epoch_slot_no: 159384 block_no: 8470704 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 66082 time: 2023-03-03 18:01:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fdaeaf6be18774c97f0d5f64d1e9efe875201237032c23e513c7fefad519198Block Operator
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