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 8504426 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 86985137 epoch_slot_no: 412337 block_no: 8504249 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 47327 time: 2023-03-11 16:17:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96a692c2f71a70c83ac5dcb1710e1d346b04eeb5bb6e415ef5ee70c2f03c3fdbBlock Operator
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