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 8501036 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 86916529 epoch_slot_no: 343729 block_no: 8500859 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 87669 time: 2023-03-10 21:13:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bfa88a90f3772609ebaaf6fe0a24ca8b42b409277f5e5be596d30218ae2b665Block Operator
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