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 8490203 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86697470 epoch_slot_no: 124670 block_no: 8490026 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 23212 time: 2023-03-08 08:22:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73e4d3a721e637592e7fbc26600510c89775195e0f597a6a8bb7c48b5d785b0bBlock Operator
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