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 8504656 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 86989825 epoch_slot_no: 417025 block_no: 8504479 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 44451 time: 2023-03-11 17:35:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc60b92483383ccdd36b69e9d3493b919a88f37d01d895fa21d1ffbb819ccc046Block Operator
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