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 8484503 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86580958 epoch_slot_no: 8158 block_no: 8484326 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 17991 time: 2023-03-07 00:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc70ecb0c81734ed06b0068b46fcea7cf2cfba4b12ea4ad5588db485c9af2acb4Block Operator
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