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 8501259 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 86920733 epoch_slot_no: 347933 block_no: 8501082 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 51387 time: 2023-03-10 22:23:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2833cf761ca932354cbe9b64571ccba252a1cfd97babfc0f8002f153bcf03bc4Block Operator
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