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 8490442 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86702520 epoch_slot_no: 129720 block_no: 8490265 slot_leader_id: 8476555 size: 8116 time: 2023-03-08 09:46:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64fce3fdc13882d6f2e8a50b3d669e464227e0b924fe05a9ed56aa99bb69e362Block Operator
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