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 8497180 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 86839735 epoch_slot_no: 266935 block_no: 8497003 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 30550 time: 2023-03-09 23:53:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b156e54e4f8a27a67775fb887fedc35f98a859caac35f2940b4fd03750eb771Block Operator
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