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 8495210 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86800336 epoch_slot_no: 227536 block_no: 8495033 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 17682 time: 2023-03-09 12:57:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc9a71e7d3cf468cac87f1b775774b513f72d488b17d208c874e7449f9d46ac7Block Operator
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