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 8491918 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86732375 epoch_slot_no: 159575 block_no: 8491741 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 6554 time: 2023-03-08 18:04:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef10c32a6f817356de71336a19002e4e24b34993b6f905c142b6c7af802581a5Block Operator
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