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 8483072 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86549724 epoch_slot_no: 408924 block_no: 8482895 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 70899 time: 2023-03-06 15:20:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc66732571eddf08e295bc3d7fa935ce023b9c70e0e7466ea2c1692c6f82b2c3Block Operator
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