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 8500151 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 86898977 epoch_slot_no: 326177 block_no: 8499974 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 33744 time: 2023-03-10 16:21:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x352027c03e275df8f65ab9be607db8b8405c0f52157da7fa7c1f7642ec10fdc0Block Operator
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