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 8484930 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 86589777 epoch_slot_no: 16977 block_no: 8484753 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 46859 time: 2023-03-07 02:27:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4142c90fdfc7a2c396308243190b202136771f716f20eb87b25a882470753bBlock Operator
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