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 8486110 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86614007 epoch_slot_no: 41207 block_no: 8485933 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 34021 time: 2023-03-07 09:11:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f28c8eddde748d66c9826ee358bd2fc941a0f91a6b8cb60369977c5310e61f0Block Operator
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