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 8498706 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86870195 epoch_slot_no: 297395 block_no: 8498529 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 32555 time: 2023-03-10 08:21:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddcaf8a950dee0f97c9dc06ba30e949cdcd5dde3e677b7ed8ee3c47baf1ab048Block Operator
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