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 8504643 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 86989454 epoch_slot_no: 416654 block_no: 8504466 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 55843 time: 2023-03-11 17:29:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5e2f882fee73a73f867ea83bf17e2ac328f4a069f87e67fd049f69546495fcBlock Operator
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