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 8498518 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86866635 epoch_slot_no: 293835 block_no: 8498341 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 10016 time: 2023-03-10 07:22:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9011f2d997434e7a1a59c6153eed6d3619b42352ca2fa60fdba0ca956a2a7cddBlock Operator
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