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 8471833 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86320183 epoch_slot_no: 179383 block_no: 8471656 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 50197 time: 2023-03-03 23:34:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd6e09cca1ff81eb957009fee7b7297fe175be3ead32b9d4a981012fde0f51feBlock Operator
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