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 8480336 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86494909 epoch_slot_no: 354109 block_no: 8480159 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 13156 time: 2023-03-06 00:06:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2d5e2d5f029a0c16c00d9710bbac27015ce6f22fe14db50ac0a110406382f6Block Operator
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