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 8497397 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 86844108 epoch_slot_no: 271308 block_no: 8497220 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 42721 time: 2023-03-10 01:06:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2221b2e666f67a6a7da84458ad5f28f316b34d75d1e8abd1949ba979951c22Block Operator
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