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 8478663 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 86459843 epoch_slot_no: 319043 block_no: 8478486 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 81042 time: 2023-03-05 14:22:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02812f952fd31fb1ddc4cda65602ea7fb8266e5fa8bb2bfb1465426e9bf6e817Block Operator
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