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 8487348 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86638827 epoch_slot_no: 66027 block_no: 8487171 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 12687 time: 2023-03-07 16:05:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea252184fc022d8286f0a9ee19fb3b43669424754370b53c5889605689e404bBlock Operator
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