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 8497976 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86855210 epoch_slot_no: 282410 block_no: 8497799 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 46778 time: 2023-03-10 04:11:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7364c10008bcd851180fae38b53920a02febafebf531cc741e120e70800ca3Block Operator
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