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 8479180 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86470871 epoch_slot_no: 330071 block_no: 8479003 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 23327 time: 2023-03-05 17:26:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62bd5139f189f7f539357948d145d02e34d22dae08d077857d85d8707c93704fBlock Operator
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