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 8474293 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86370138 epoch_slot_no: 229338 block_no: 8474116 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 26904 time: 2023-03-04 13:27:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd91bb3d8c9ce48bee923adfd4e3ceceb062c79267c677a17c5e04afaf9f87aBlock Operator
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