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 8471718 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86317743 epoch_slot_no: 176943 block_no: 8471541 slot_leader_id: 8321248 size: 8406 time: 2023-03-03 22:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f844ff8278006d5f5d41f91d84213c0a1c08361f026bf68aa65fd6c8e139e6Block Operator
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