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 8488295 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86657597 epoch_slot_no: 84797 block_no: 8488118 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 3304 time: 2023-03-07 21:18:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef880af59dc16f7585d9d9d9cb03e8299447422ae115c7956fc3f12793661061Block Operator
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