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 8487339 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86638724 epoch_slot_no: 65924 block_no: 8487162 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 49674 time: 2023-03-07 16:03:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eae0bb8ea24f14f0093bb3ed07ea87dfd6003e753316d52027617c35560630cBlock Operator
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