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 8503835 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86973866 epoch_slot_no: 401066 block_no: 8503658 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 29816 time: 2023-03-11 13:09:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3d10c680c018bde4c3cf2901e9edf92df9dadd21b35dd25515f8f974b34641aBlock Operator
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