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 8487436 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 86640439 epoch_slot_no: 67639 block_no: 8487259 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 88446 time: 2023-03-07 16:32:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727a637cf3a7d86e632dc3af616d7f671e9a2f54902a3b1116dcdd708bf431fdBlock Operator
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