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 8480118 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 86489936 epoch_slot_no: 349136 block_no: 8479941 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 31623 time: 2023-03-05 22:43:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358a9909b65ee29311fed7d43d63c1b465d1b9439fb06ef7ff841e634be86545Block Operator
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