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 8476356 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86413276 epoch_slot_no: 272476 block_no: 8476179 slot_leader_id: 8316498 size: 54321 time: 2023-03-05 01:26:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59446e04096cd55536f9360f13d14ad3b399e3aa829a3aacafd2441b47d4714fBlock Operator
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