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 8473618 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86356008 epoch_slot_no: 215208 block_no: 8473441 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 49312 time: 2023-03-04 09:31:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ad64c8fd5c0c56954ed74ca2e9850235d57a285e15c475e1d63ef3b0c750a3Block Operator
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