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 8473898 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 86361477 epoch_slot_no: 220677 block_no: 8473721 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 17993 time: 2023-03-04 11:02:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3acb367815cf8793e3bc2df439858c31cd6cc2452b7a573631a4d7fffe19db8Block Operator
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