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 8476598 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 86418020 epoch_slot_no: 277220 block_no: 8476421 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 47579 time: 2023-03-05 02:45:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24ed0575868f3f49d5f3e1ec38f86349db588a1d1ae2729df3b3a84d35b6813Block Operator
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