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 8483484 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86558675 epoch_slot_no: 417875 block_no: 8483307 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 13009 time: 2023-03-06 17:49:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5277146ac85ae88cc5551780b9b3b54e4e3002b3f7fe180bb285380bda0b33c1Block Operator
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