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 8480327 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 86494524 epoch_slot_no: 353724 block_no: 8480150 slot_leader_id: 4596533 size: 2248 time: 2023-03-06 00:00:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbfe5de0dd30525c0f24410e4eabb06c4ba53d73f57099d5f57eb728f7a6ad3Block Operator
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