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 8486283 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86617040 epoch_slot_no: 44240 block_no: 8486106 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 14991 time: 2023-03-07 10:02:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e15459aa661ff3a84d2c417fa9e8e9810f41f37cb94ef73fa81ed216b4c22dBlock Operator
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