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 8484800 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86587042 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 8484623 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 21129 time: 2023-03-07 01:42:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x645fbdb452f52f2c9084504b0443a65f2f3e1f50933b3700887e180e96f08ee1Block Operator
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