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 8500168 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86899216 epoch_slot_no: 326416 block_no: 8499991 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 29305 time: 2023-03-10 16:25:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778fea17e57104d1d4dedb3a83b85ff514ea515a06d00b1fdbc1dc5449f0bf55Block Operator
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