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 8495974 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86815347 epoch_slot_no: 242547 block_no: 8495797 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 15333 time: 2023-03-09 17:07:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc61f8184ad7f39ea8011f35ba15f671e314419b230e289767d92c2c8e56e2446Block Operator
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