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 8504121 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 86979423 epoch_slot_no: 406623 block_no: 8503944 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 550 time: 2023-03-11 14:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77143d99d343b60c16f9b429f5a17823e1c406ea4f8d1ef6b40eced702a53040Block Operator
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