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 8492442 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 86743850 epoch_slot_no: 171050 block_no: 8492265 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 86406 time: 2023-03-08 21:15:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a5f1d85b00250a60ffc56a5da3f89a2fb18a962e085a84e150bcd4de38024ebBlock Operator
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