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 8500185 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86899497 epoch_slot_no: 326697 block_no: 8500008 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 82178 time: 2023-03-10 16:29:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59b3c275a312c4effc9afc6f8e6c4fc71a86e7a38cb0cc2bdad695996a64981cBlock Operator
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