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 8495381 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86803969 epoch_slot_no: 231169 block_no: 8495204 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 18325 time: 2023-03-09 13:57:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac3ebfa40e136c8fabb70950e8c8f55c62fb5141c76dbedc95579c3e57f29b3Block Operator
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