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 8495517 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 86806792 epoch_slot_no: 233992 block_no: 8495340 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 83378 time: 2023-03-09 14:44:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa900eeb361fcd519f51ab0ce2f8c4b72f9388370fafd4419e5e08d90f3b3ee0Block Operator
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