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 8471732 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 86317982 epoch_slot_no: 177182 block_no: 8471555 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 18361 time: 2023-03-03 22:57:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c3b6edbabeabf018095d9f494bce185b5f53511037afd766b14879408e1560Block Operator
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