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 8505659 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87012027 epoch_slot_no: 7227 block_no: 8505482 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 46432 time: 2023-03-11 23:45:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7c6c9c8f4d08182be0a3f6e5caa82060a2d1bedb47123c4067dda288676e68bBlock Operator
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