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 8488151 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86654917 epoch_slot_no: 82117 block_no: 8487974 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 26384 time: 2023-03-07 20:33:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb82542dc2e4605a85f768a323cff9d4c36164fcf5cb1161ffacfd29f86f9ac4Block Operator
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