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 8498476 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 86865792 epoch_slot_no: 292992 block_no: 8498299 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 44304 time: 2023-03-10 07:08:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x051f09fb02fecd333c3db59d897ac68d4058e315cba91322156eaa8709916f8fBlock Operator
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