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 8500722 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 86910466 epoch_slot_no: 337666 block_no: 8500545 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 32691 time: 2023-03-10 19:32:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35ca44c2af166306cd7cee2bcaa580ec51bbc2d3b5a20d6df382d0e893f80ccBlock Operator
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