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 8489879 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86690697 epoch_slot_no: 117897 block_no: 8489702 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 49258 time: 2023-03-08 06:29:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x293866f9dc67a347cf15b31f46e93cb52427e2dcdad9d4a883bddc5d626ba1afBlock Operator
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