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 8501996 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86936789 epoch_slot_no: 363989 block_no: 8501819 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 12409 time: 2023-03-11 02:51:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b31f32c525eda492c5040669144b49ed13d26edb60c1733f77dcc0e2850c0cbBlock Operator
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