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 8501695 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86930295 epoch_slot_no: 357495 block_no: 8501518 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 6974 time: 2023-03-11 01:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85178650f9f5e83aa33bd7a3c9fc45748bcdb8abb50bc42aa7b7d631959c81f4Block Operator
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