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 8500073 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86897532 epoch_slot_no: 324732 block_no: 8499896 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 35847 time: 2023-03-10 15:57:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed4ddfa11bdbcb4877195e5d3349243ca8bf584b75fd363c2f025fbcbb8a4917Block Operator
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