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 8490278 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86698995 epoch_slot_no: 126195 block_no: 8490101 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 63401 time: 2023-03-08 08:48:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03a6d796d511a47c3c994953619cb3f8930f6f129e02d988e86c5abb49cd246Block Operator
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