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 8498983 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86875509 epoch_slot_no: 302709 block_no: 8498806 slot_leader_id: 7335667 size: 11164 time: 2023-03-10 09:50:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e23e863b1c1a3a94f8ac201e55764c9fbbf4dae57459d5cd502ec13b196a0e4Block Operator
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