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 8498489 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 86865998 epoch_slot_no: 293198 block_no: 8498312 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 23490 time: 2023-03-10 07:11:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af82da16c9e774b7cf8accf11660a3a32d7edc0fe45c3017a462b769d75dc48Block Operator
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