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 8476828 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 86422359 epoch_slot_no: 281559 block_no: 8476651 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 15376 time: 2023-03-05 03:57:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd8dcf98f78f9c5b950fc4ca9c6ca29b5406527e869d2d9f7e24234b086e74aBlock Operator
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