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 8489663 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86686722 epoch_slot_no: 113922 block_no: 8489486 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 38616 time: 2023-03-08 05:23:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefcb43f418612037b9ddde7275faca95b467a2ae199d8186d4c02a0f2bf426aBlock Operator
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