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 8487521 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 86642175 epoch_slot_no: 69375 block_no: 8487344 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 56840 time: 2023-03-07 17:01:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa851adb10b59520f6cf53e3d9c28f58cb13748ab6332beb1f6cfa8abc1c8b343Block Operator
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