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 8479010 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86467162 epoch_slot_no: 326362 block_no: 8478833 slot_leader_id: 7148917 size: 16694 time: 2023-03-05 16:24:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f12d702008b278c612076c8ade0eff5ed91e2c8f57c42b59ebb21244a0e497Block Operator
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