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 8492355 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 86741705 epoch_slot_no: 168905 block_no: 8492178 slot_leader_id: 8068936 size: 6451 time: 2023-03-08 20:39:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e3f9bf63d65978ca1cce339ca0495c589c4e379ba48da94fa4fa78695ac75d8Block Operator
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