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 8479973 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86486976 epoch_slot_no: 346176 block_no: 8479796 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 22857 time: 2023-03-05 21:54:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8bbf51aaa2029c41643d1314c817ba77b14a057c2b9a1f49d4da46cef63376eBlock Operator
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