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 8489379 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 86680414 epoch_slot_no: 107614 block_no: 8489202 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 85357 time: 2023-03-08 03:38:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3563b22dc52b66e81c77ad0ff9f6d0e1545dd2f909a33e926101a14a96152cc9Block Operator
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