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 8472230 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86327956 epoch_slot_no: 187156 block_no: 8472053 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 20407 time: 2023-03-04 01:44:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04bd639045364ae5d00d7aba5d4ad91e31a70490f11f0a5dffdd2e45c831da9aBlock Operator
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