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 8491526 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86724443 epoch_slot_no: 151643 block_no: 8491349 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 14329 time: 2023-03-08 15:52:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8d85d82a3c0fe93de7b5d65bf2de907bb0251781f24c32c0fa738779395a8eBlock Operator
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