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 8479164 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86470498 epoch_slot_no: 329698 block_no: 8478987 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 87453 time: 2023-03-05 17:19:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acb174e69453ba6cb1b44e3ddb5d7e6f312efe50669f85fe64b24627be61ecbBlock Operator
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