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 8475717 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 86400091 epoch_slot_no: 259291 block_no: 8475540 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 74551 time: 2023-03-04 21:46:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f4a5dc2317d0bf9610ef3f0bdb35130cc2044bb0fe3de667598b6ccc80f073Block Operator
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