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 8500209 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 86899867 epoch_slot_no: 327067 block_no: 8500032 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 51446 time: 2023-03-10 16:35:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2616c59877ea5b05a30c2c83ab962441b05b83426355a319faa0ef552a1c08d9Block Operator
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