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 8487391 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86639456 epoch_slot_no: 66656 block_no: 8487214 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 31920 time: 2023-03-07 16:15:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc69fc1b51a04253bc3390c01e330f4bc6a1a452633e6cf56495d0550da7c83a8Block Operator
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