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 8491946 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86732906 epoch_slot_no: 160106 block_no: 8491769 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 62863 time: 2023-03-08 18:13:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4db9cfc615b928b52d23f88c30d8877ebdeb7534e902c09f706c410c670bffBlock Operator
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