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 8480888 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86505979 epoch_slot_no: 365179 block_no: 8480711 slot_leader_id: 5951789 size: 67588 time: 2023-03-06 03:11:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd766f4f5b913560ff30464dc5c125f1598599abe93592feaf100ea61d4516162Block Operator
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