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 8474377 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 86372103 epoch_slot_no: 231303 block_no: 8474200 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 74848 time: 2023-03-04 13:59:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ecd3e789d477b7815f64a9424fb8f16f142cd1befa38678debdcf6277cb38eBlock Operator
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