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 8497278 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 86841352 epoch_slot_no: 268552 block_no: 8497101 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 77081 time: 2023-03-10 00:20:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1eb65f04f1d20c5da23938996ab8ff789ccb353a714775087679c7b942d584Block Operator
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