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 8505696 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 87012936 epoch_slot_no: 8136 block_no: 8505519 slot_leader_id: 5616274 size: 88920 time: 2023-03-12 00:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfea388e2c38ce7aa0e9e84d07545be0afa77f920fdae861f15e2e27ce4bacbd2Block Operator
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