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 8476530 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86416763 epoch_slot_no: 275963 block_no: 8476353 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 15498 time: 2023-03-05 02:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227faea9d1467fb8411e0de4f3a72334050962be6dbf2133792bd71a1e70be2aBlock Operator
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