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 8474514 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86375034 epoch_slot_no: 234234 block_no: 8474337 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 36188 time: 2023-03-04 14:48:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d9e507cc454f519571ee47674ed4930968ff32c95e99a6925920edc095e80beBlock Operator
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