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 8498158 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86859104 epoch_slot_no: 286304 block_no: 8497981 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 29871 time: 2023-03-10 05:16:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9dff3f57127c96652514fdb4fdf9788023c34c05c547a7f3f0d0f47111dfb2Block Operator
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