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 8491303 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86719661 epoch_slot_no: 146861 block_no: 8491126 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 28131 time: 2023-03-08 14:32:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe58e05545f0487ddaa4ef062f15f0fcc93759598a68e75f72e9d038850f78daeBlock Operator
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