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 8479159 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86470327 epoch_slot_no: 329527 block_no: 8478982 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 73902 time: 2023-03-05 17:16:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6438daa8b91fc113e3399933589c46b95f5b3fd2ce465a26ac71cb4b7c95bcBlock Operator
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