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 8505991 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87018716 epoch_slot_no: 13916 block_no: 8505814 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 36004 time: 2023-03-12 01:36:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49aef1f26844e051897592e23fa46c9ab4b5c5c74c9f9033b6f7bed54affb0eBlock Operator
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