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 8492659 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 86748509 epoch_slot_no: 175709 block_no: 8492482 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 25256 time: 2023-03-08 22:33:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7130abe838eb07fc909fdc8d0c01633f14affe7895de0b358456d5f82f4a4d4Block Operator
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