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 8474118 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86366198 epoch_slot_no: 225398 block_no: 8473941 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 84981 time: 2023-03-04 12:21:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x488cdfd83d3fd288fa1a5ddffa31903463a753d57c45d9a4cb706b20b69c3c00Block Operator
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