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 8489186 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 86676009 epoch_slot_no: 103209 block_no: 8489009 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 87785 time: 2023-03-08 02:25:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999fe9cd502e778d0adbf5f489e5e6ce46ff2ecd52bcecf7cfcf1bf1d0328d40Block Operator
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