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 8498537 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 86867046 epoch_slot_no: 294246 block_no: 8498360 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 14084 time: 2023-03-10 07:28:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672763deefd9de0fb4ae99b34d31d879226b2e6e6ef3e26223863af054264adaBlock Operator
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