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 8492879 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86752885 epoch_slot_no: 180085 block_no: 8492702 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 48648 time: 2023-03-08 23:46:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x189993a203e48330602f2f8d54569e15375963baea4ba586bdf3f79169e2794aBlock Operator
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