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 8506452 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87028435 epoch_slot_no: 23635 block_no: 8506275 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 43084 time: 2023-03-12 04:18:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf15c58bad520b610e0b8a1ae9cda8ba3e6e874d94994dad988ae611013ac2399Block Operator
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