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 8486256 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86616495 epoch_slot_no: 43695 block_no: 8486079 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 652 time: 2023-03-07 09:53:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8635ebfc944d0de0fe389c475ebe02133b8db6011a84e51b158c44fea29857efBlock Operator
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