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 8473629 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 86356217 epoch_slot_no: 215417 block_no: 8473452 slot_leader_id: 4581690 size: 87851 time: 2023-03-04 09:35:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc46fcce45c9a881be1c56b47813ea6865b323a19d4f628077c0ea403b51c4005Block Operator
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