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 8501484 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 86925849 epoch_slot_no: 353049 block_no: 8501307 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 71939 time: 2023-03-10 23:49:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87001effb1e3b7a0e41183c6385b22cb1965fabc0ed38b44ec56d9e3a4dfc81aBlock Operator
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