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 8486942 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86630365 epoch_slot_no: 57565 block_no: 8486765 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 56459 time: 2023-03-07 13:44:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d3c6be411fdca1d6766cacba46173244a0d35a07b3c97ceaa74ea3b3ea79339Block Operator
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