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 8472903 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86341782 epoch_slot_no: 200982 block_no: 8472726 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 59835 time: 2023-03-04 05:34:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb404f3b928de98313a9c3024e240a9721f9e6c6a9e616584408f77963702b927Block Operator
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