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 8487708 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 86645744 epoch_slot_no: 72944 block_no: 8487531 slot_leader_id: 5344234 size: 49295 time: 2023-03-07 18:00:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa5e37f68d2e19b665ff14724b5bbdbe6b36e74cfb2a94fddb4b64c78e928aaBlock Operator
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