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 8495674 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86809819 epoch_slot_no: 237019 block_no: 8495497 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 8906 time: 2023-03-09 15:35:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e0dcb1f9e970afdd7de6ba4201a8952313568b2d24993bb942c7de09cdc725Block Operator
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