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 8498690 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86869904 epoch_slot_no: 297104 block_no: 8498513 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 24300 time: 2023-03-10 08:16:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0916399436d1b8b3a5580e58b0a2f385211d40ce78a8768fe1c755aa5a4f6f0Block Operator
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