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 8506888 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87036941 epoch_slot_no: 32141 block_no: 8506711 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 48596 time: 2023-03-12 06:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc031ac6253d746eb7b1cbfaa01c6c2c44a381e8b77ab4e2d66d56ce48e834dbBlock Operator
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