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 8483997 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 86569699 epoch_slot_no: 428899 block_no: 8483820 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 88522 time: 2023-03-06 20:53:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e75301a4cbb71947fcdf6a388562934c9f42a48b79df7c83abfb8fe9b7f801Block Operator
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