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 8479680 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86481106 epoch_slot_no: 340306 block_no: 8479503 slot_leader_id: 8090625 size: 49198 time: 2023-03-05 20:16:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63d8a1f7d9d4272f02e39a2ab48eab08ee0a5f0b05bce6afd54716987618ba02Block Operator
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