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 8471188 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86306046 epoch_slot_no: 165246 block_no: 8471011 slot_leader_id: 8464789 size: 35079 time: 2023-03-03 19:38:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb33b4959fedd4d8a80502aa81799601862c562ad081a04f18ca8d36a209bf57Block Operator
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