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 8498061 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86857091 epoch_slot_no: 284291 block_no: 8497884 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 16196 time: 2023-03-10 04:43:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3726f330a60ca7e25a5910d317781e6bdff09e097ab4c5bcf52df34b4fa74d7cBlock Operator
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