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 8478429 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86455175 epoch_slot_no: 314375 block_no: 8478252 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 48458 time: 2023-03-05 13:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fca3a5a668a0f60746635525b792b435b9353ef174794a23c19f99a104614c1Block Operator
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