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 8490142 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86696044 epoch_slot_no: 123244 block_no: 8489965 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 35702 time: 2023-03-08 07:58:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf53f41f4022b924b2c06d0e5c961a365760220a101c3e41ef7c475b71da0d645Block Operator
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