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 8501953 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 86935941 epoch_slot_no: 363141 block_no: 8501776 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 30733 time: 2023-03-11 02:37:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4001f9163a11c8f05db26a7bab52b7d3cdb3f7e88e508316c409dcaa8f863854Block Operator
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