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 8499037 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86876712 epoch_slot_no: 303912 block_no: 8498860 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 4853 time: 2023-03-10 10:10:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c305e78684a114a63586337f8051f43e76683b31a99e876339cc65a9ed471aBlock Operator
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