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 8497284 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 86841575 epoch_slot_no: 268775 block_no: 8497107 slot_leader_id: 6148506 size: 85592 time: 2023-03-10 00:24:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d1bf3fe2774f6c4358e190f6e62e3dd1e1bfbdf1012bbafc7428c45e83383bfBlock Operator
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