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 8478286 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86452215 epoch_slot_no: 311415 block_no: 8478109 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 7268 time: 2023-03-05 12:15:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7d888696d5c3bba38e4fb89569b5f284dc18a06efb9148968759268554d175Block Operator
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