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 8485809 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 86607579 epoch_slot_no: 34779 block_no: 8485632 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 49054 time: 2023-03-07 07:24:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5197695a4235090c4a24b71ca686ad63c66b5b7d127cd17fd4ad574ab1145911Block Operator
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