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 8503405 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 86965200 epoch_slot_no: 392400 block_no: 8503228 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 20141 time: 2023-03-11 10:44:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb670803df2999fb32626368d0c793f10a5acf55c1410b9058d6124f916ab706fBlock Operator
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