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 8474478 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 86374184 epoch_slot_no: 233384 block_no: 8474301 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 87879 time: 2023-03-04 14:34:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef9fb885500d3aa29a1b64d9da5931142a78b2b4523880d101e3a02574a729dBlock Operator
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