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 8480856 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86505435 epoch_slot_no: 364635 block_no: 8480679 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 70166 time: 2023-03-06 03:02:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ba91a97f79129c7dc95ee7a5c67ab2e7b78693b8772dab7c2e9b5bfc189dc0Block Operator
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