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 8483113 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86550552 epoch_slot_no: 409752 block_no: 8482936 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 14267 time: 2023-03-06 15:34:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x771a3c1393b9dcae20a59a44646464e7d36732b7d7168039798e21a7196c522eBlock Operator
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