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 8474209 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86368152 epoch_slot_no: 227352 block_no: 8474032 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 5506 time: 2023-03-04 12:54:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e87bcbfca6dbec560d3993042353de1ddab5ce70bc195ddcb290f52c7ceb67Block Operator
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