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 8491602 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86725977 epoch_slot_no: 153177 block_no: 8491425 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 30926 time: 2023-03-08 16:17:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1415a38f158cdfd31ee1fc4f8d5bf9f57cba8469e7a1f609afd308da81096d03Block Operator
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