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 8503407 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 86965224 epoch_slot_no: 392424 block_no: 8503230 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 80906 time: 2023-03-11 10:45:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea0f0d680885343561d22aa2cfefc1d0feaa6f143e451364bd89740d38c9290Block Operator
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