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 8473744 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86358726 epoch_slot_no: 217926 block_no: 8473567 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 71270 time: 2023-03-04 10:16:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636063a50e6f635a72b92c7f07dd99f0e6461edc76f4553a4ddd2b23dfb8ba30Block Operator
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