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 8488588 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86663880 epoch_slot_no: 91080 block_no: 8488411 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 58438 time: 2023-03-07 23:02:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153f6ddd70272c474fb46ddffbcc2c05ce00e071d97d5116a073576f79be3dc2Block Operator
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