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 8502974 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 86956609 epoch_slot_no: 383809 block_no: 8502797 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 35100 time: 2023-03-11 08:21:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88ee0371de7eedcd0942acc32faf8f19b19a787564e208648f8e4d1703afba63Block Operator
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