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 8482326 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86534400 epoch_slot_no: 393600 block_no: 8482149 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 10484 time: 2023-03-06 11:04:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781059087f8e25086fca2d08759137a883638f23be2a1096bd3dd1d1a246d4a3Block Operator
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