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 8472732 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 86338340 epoch_slot_no: 197540 block_no: 8472555 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 83416 time: 2023-03-04 04:37:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf97ce06de3578521d2bfcd1b722071f0d1f0a5bb72c727d1b1c640d008f4c648Block Operator
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