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 8494485 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86785534 epoch_slot_no: 212734 block_no: 8494308 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 2980 time: 2023-03-09 08:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d701d9a09f898c1d602fa603c177f2c76ba501ccae1a3243ee0ebe2274974edBlock Operator
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