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 8499976 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86895845 epoch_slot_no: 323045 block_no: 8499799 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 7271 time: 2023-03-10 15:28:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d862cbcd6b2840f0968fc325783ce99962c834c3e9acdebda29d95a2a2cc1dBlock Operator
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