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 8502142 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 86939936 epoch_slot_no: 367136 block_no: 8501965 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 27336 time: 2023-03-11 03:43:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85a269e170c9a66edf7ea18c46b4c9b5c87ee10045a70b6f6797dadc3846bf76Block Operator
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