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 8484513 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86581098 epoch_slot_no: 8298 block_no: 8484336 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 17486 time: 2023-03-07 00:03:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17eeddc770fac099a5319ca6010097023d8b9b260939d71da332ff28a36b4080Block Operator
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