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 8492415 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86743214 epoch_slot_no: 170414 block_no: 8492238 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 4033 time: 2023-03-08 21:05:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c1afdc9a80eaab1e1196fe98cb5ee2f0984a8e9aae5997e38030a8253b135dcBlock Operator
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