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 8484167 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 86573348 epoch_slot_no: 548 block_no: 8483990 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 78861 time: 2023-03-06 21:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108f0680ecbd377202633dcd2b07d1f4d138714740e8f59ed799b506c2b435e6Block Operator
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