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 8478515 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86456847 epoch_slot_no: 316047 block_no: 8478338 slot_leader_id: 6993616 size: 74519 time: 2023-03-05 13:32:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4eec3996cf468c0ccff988c14e01472cb8e8be55de39c682afd5c1feeabebd0Block Operator
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