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 8480658 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 86502122 epoch_slot_no: 361322 block_no: 8480481 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 68356 time: 2023-03-06 02:06:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c3c89d0edce936adae70b3e7c6d701b340ddbe20199263185dbd309d95b0f1Block Operator
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