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 8499677 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86890175 epoch_slot_no: 317375 block_no: 8499500 slot_leader_id: 6558340 size: 79846 time: 2023-03-10 13:54:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x467c02c117943669a88b3b182d9e86cea0511b39c7fb0b8f9a98c08bbb198e00Block Operator
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