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 8487570 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 86643165 epoch_slot_no: 70365 block_no: 8487393 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 69214 time: 2023-03-07 17:17:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae7878a0058c4eaf370100e1650be4d5e9da6cb3be81fb064e55fda16c2ae2eBlock Operator
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