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 8478177 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86449903 epoch_slot_no: 309103 block_no: 8478000 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 42056 time: 2023-03-05 11:36:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d554ef09a99d5fb8a81c29fd635208ff7f7b1a478f3b8a528e1873a4026ca6Block Operator
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