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 8494611 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86787968 epoch_slot_no: 215168 block_no: 8494434 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 19775 time: 2023-03-09 09:30:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2963592361b3c4703f78ad00b03c458f8d5ec2e61ad32e215041fdf3c36ffc2Block Operator
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