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 8496658 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 86828948 epoch_slot_no: 256148 block_no: 8496481 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 31865 time: 2023-03-09 20:53:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5218462976ba44c450db0f31e4eed5fc85541791d5b1d186edff8bb84c87e45Block Operator
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