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 8488047 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 86653197 epoch_slot_no: 80397 block_no: 8487870 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 70738 time: 2023-03-07 20:04:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x643fa92270912d861fcdd8160d455d5fc6dc8e9cae895bc4de6e990d766f0586Block Operator
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