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 8499144 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 86878977 epoch_slot_no: 306177 block_no: 8498967 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 6391 time: 2023-03-10 10:47:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd75d1483a0c610ff18db0b10e08425e534bc892b14b4c3ca8f3b344909d9a37bBlock Operator
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