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 8479295 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86473479 epoch_slot_no: 332679 block_no: 8479118 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 1853 time: 2023-03-05 18:09:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a2b7d73e6207f844d630deef910aecb5f73f1640c565c81d4477a3a2c8a0ddeBlock Operator
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