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 8488249 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 86656750 epoch_slot_no: 83950 block_no: 8488072 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 1166 time: 2023-03-07 21:04:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d3f4aebdc327d14e9386ace344a31b2d741fbbe5297268f4b9369fdfe85b4dBlock Operator
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