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 8498154 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 86859002 epoch_slot_no: 286202 block_no: 8497977 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 78082 time: 2023-03-10 05:14:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51685d9691f4b24eaca870c8cd8d250226c82142593836ebeac7b793670776ebBlock Operator
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