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 8478834 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86463558 epoch_slot_no: 322758 block_no: 8478657 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 56940 time: 2023-03-05 15:24:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e87fdc880ea1aff194b0f58e19fdd209f12392a836a8fd3b981f393bc177232Block Operator
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