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 8491680 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86727708 epoch_slot_no: 154908 block_no: 8491503 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 33446 time: 2023-03-08 16:46:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7232bea436af19457bba01b41e937fce7dc12bccefb32b1cb1ca4e4d83388dBlock Operator
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