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 8486897 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86629676 epoch_slot_no: 56876 block_no: 8486720 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 36572 time: 2023-03-07 13:32:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x753176fa4b6af8f89083e3b7d2d93a3661d80e8a843d4407c54e4092ef8f634aBlock Operator
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