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 8504457 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 86985819 epoch_slot_no: 413019 block_no: 8504280 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 17907 time: 2023-03-11 16:28:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c5f246cec7cf9318d9471e7c60fd9879716b42c1fa4f7a8d2804072ccad537Block Operator
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