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 8486694 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86625497 epoch_slot_no: 52697 block_no: 8486517 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 21522 time: 2023-03-07 12:23:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23485bb57b7ecaf50aa8935f4dd0ff88230bb0b59ad8d5127e9c2888d4012c56Block Operator
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