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 8484729 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86585588 epoch_slot_no: 12788 block_no: 8484552 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 81787 time: 2023-03-07 01:17:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2a3b2e7f1ddca6f35add2bff5ad9811ee7ac9e65ce40dc53351ee5ef016239Block Operator
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