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 8487968 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 86651657 epoch_slot_no: 78857 block_no: 8487791 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 88019 time: 2023-03-07 19:39:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4335dcf5bad88671156c02d94ffc8901ba61acc12da439aafb0919df62b4402cBlock Operator
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