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 8488366 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86659157 epoch_slot_no: 86357 block_no: 8488189 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 6499 time: 2023-03-07 21:44:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915c8799fa7152c6c8bcbf88e6762ac2f862388eebdf651d8ac81f66734ea152Block Operator
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