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 8506095 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87020846 epoch_slot_no: 16046 block_no: 8505918 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 1665 time: 2023-03-12 02:12:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8052f4c088a691bf6bec08825846e9ccfaa1bc8b9a6d14dfd4197aa88f0c15Block Operator
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