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 8508198 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87063567 epoch_slot_no: 58767 block_no: 8508021 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 13084 time: 2023-03-12 14:04:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6084cb7bb3ed1dd4fd50a0ab55d5e11bc2452731e92307f43582a4b472ca146Block Operator
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