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 8505181 Details
Epoch: 398 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87001193 epoch_slot_no: 428393 block_no: 8505004 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 65340 time: 2023-03-11 20:44:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbc2aee8d9c829f5320ac7dbf00973a5dac8ec6a20caf88dba67c9063a84ebd9Block Operator
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