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 8496287 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86821530 epoch_slot_no: 248730 block_no: 8496110 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 22492 time: 2023-03-09 18:50:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeea05524b4828cd1e8d1a33061d352040bcd5357359625beafc2876d92b6a5c7Block Operator
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