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 8483597 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86561211 epoch_slot_no: 420411 block_no: 8483420 slot_leader_id: 6126968 size: 16720 time: 2023-03-06 18:31:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf18cf01331c00b7b0222e5b4a89fa2f3c4dfaa3a26a6f4871cf7bb4ead68124dBlock Operator
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