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 8506491 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87029327 epoch_slot_no: 24527 block_no: 8506314 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 37039 time: 2023-03-12 04:33:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c31477da8a1e96404407750e8aa6a7ced1ce73bcab38e16624a25ad190e1abaBlock Operator
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