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 8496209 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86820235 epoch_slot_no: 247435 block_no: 8496032 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 25792 time: 2023-03-09 18:28:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc38a52080f1cae421f623ac58619984db7c46d0d1b86ef365b7c98cc7189cc2Block Operator
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