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 8492488 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 86744969 epoch_slot_no: 172169 block_no: 8492311 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 17683 time: 2023-03-08 21:34:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb137c413edf745c27e1407c515d255625917975f9fd2e6219232473439b6bc78Block Operator
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