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 8474354 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86371541 epoch_slot_no: 230741 block_no: 8474177 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 3096 time: 2023-03-04 13:50:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39df0e5232b7a29eeb902fbe0588a3b017537770966d60a363ad82fb8c9ba80bBlock Operator
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