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 8496646 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86828674 epoch_slot_no: 255874 block_no: 8496469 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 62836 time: 2023-03-09 20:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0570c67613fa9b91644d40b08bf69b405a659b0e97e9f327b1cf67dc5d3b18e5Block Operator
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