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 8486855 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86628803 epoch_slot_no: 56003 block_no: 8486678 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 40785 time: 2023-03-07 13:18:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac728826443a6c160b2a7879c9177acadc4f44ad09a9f8ad48d7b8f35a834f2Block Operator
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