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 8506872 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87036627 epoch_slot_no: 31827 block_no: 8506695 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 17453 time: 2023-03-12 06:35:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9005ad14e625c3ff61169d1ba7beaa136956876157e7cc63fbb2e2ede87df8c9Block Operator
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