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 8497034 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 86836902 epoch_slot_no: 264102 block_no: 8496857 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 49747 time: 2023-03-09 23:06:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f90331bb331ef200c5df4c15c9d06e2bc9b64557e5a3f8ad968cc6a97ee06ffBlock Operator
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