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 8471052 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 86303761 epoch_slot_no: 162961 block_no: 8470875 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 42053 time: 2023-03-03 19:00:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed05929f30a638449b1a1b5886b23ed154015706a44044378c50790c0a68fc36Block Operator
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