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 8491061 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 86714883 epoch_slot_no: 142083 block_no: 8490884 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 25013 time: 2023-03-08 13:12:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ac1204329acb6398bae0e7cce30b71ae06831c70aad405303b7310cd2ed329Block Operator
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