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 8496373 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 86823196 epoch_slot_no: 250396 block_no: 8496196 slot_leader_id: 8367888 size: 77527 time: 2023-03-09 19:18:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61c9b1ca72a21bdf21855083d24f1de0350ff94971671312448e5ad72440698Block Operator
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