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 8471525 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86313766 epoch_slot_no: 172966 block_no: 8471348 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 12602 time: 2023-03-03 21:47:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c5ab65f9a7494c6f46fd9edecf17562a3adffb11aaf4948378ff012e31ce4a5Block Operator
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