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 8484249 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86575363 epoch_slot_no: 2563 block_no: 8484072 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 88703 time: 2023-03-06 22:27:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633453a56f545eecf9663978b3aaf90219a033cefcf2d9b430a7a6e91718e47bBlock Operator
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