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 8489929 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86691790 epoch_slot_no: 118990 block_no: 8489752 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 34067 time: 2023-03-08 06:48:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bee4e3970d1bc3609dae00c8694e138232fd35545e2bfc4a503e96b103f1f3cBlock Operator
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