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 8486354 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86618424 epoch_slot_no: 45624 block_no: 8486177 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 18977 time: 2023-03-07 10:25:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039da3044906c4daa5acfe199f7e093c600747c450d4edb076f99e81ae9dd037Block Operator
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