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 8503154 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 86960528 epoch_slot_no: 387728 block_no: 8502977 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 5510 time: 2023-03-11 09:26:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e70d1a3f2174ddf6d42baa53c9b5f02eb03d53a889927bbfb06474377a12939Block Operator
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