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 8480078 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86489249 epoch_slot_no: 348449 block_no: 8479901 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 29127 time: 2023-03-05 22:32:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x570b194529fe70dc2494e3858c8a1d36c3a68231bf7eddbb5ed660a425982d16Block Operator
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