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 8496589 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 86827577 epoch_slot_no: 254777 block_no: 8496412 slot_leader_id: 4557828 size: 10907 time: 2023-03-09 20:31:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1814e6249191584f8433dc3b75c7fcff9274f64805a4780b3ed08a5e09527b0Block Operator
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