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 8482745 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86542801 epoch_slot_no: 402001 block_no: 8482568 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 31594 time: 2023-03-06 13:24:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a92eb4fa99a4116f91b89d55e6218c4c4ae1d8cd7b6411aa7eaf3a256cc472Block Operator
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