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 8499306 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 86882593 epoch_slot_no: 309793 block_no: 8499129 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 63274 time: 2023-03-10 11:48:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf886319abb4588a7fc924f2da7de5fdb988c42093f2dfb5f45d83f753208455bBlock Operator
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