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 8478984 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 86466529 epoch_slot_no: 325729 block_no: 8478807 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 71621 time: 2023-03-05 16:13:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72691102531139fc4c0aa2d862312b74954c5698a3f63fbe37144c083579442Block Operator
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