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 8493589 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86767969 epoch_slot_no: 195169 block_no: 8493412 slot_leader_id: 8393224 size: 21295 time: 2023-03-09 03:57:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2151d33b4e1cbc0fa8dc7220faade3ea009ba23b684fb5f90869c68e9b2e416fBlock Operator
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