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 8486292 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86617227 epoch_slot_no: 44427 block_no: 8486115 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 3113 time: 2023-03-07 10:05:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434b675caa30401f3583c789704b32b78976fd0de338a486b7d34a1f0ca820cdBlock Operator
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