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 8483588 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86560976 epoch_slot_no: 420176 block_no: 8483411 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 8851 time: 2023-03-06 18:27:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1848e562aebcfa8cb6369ca615b75f3bb6959e0c8b2421b59f6746b9d55b9aBlock Operator
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