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 8500970 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 86914983 epoch_slot_no: 342183 block_no: 8500793 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 87219 time: 2023-03-10 20:47:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0448eb7ce67bd46363819f12872c9a79a7d822c7df63aace11ef78de3083eb94Block Operator
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