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 8507549 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87050665 epoch_slot_no: 45865 block_no: 8507372 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 45923 time: 2023-03-12 10:29:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9c657896824247936dedc635f93eb349b2d620e7c64ca82b729549c4e5fd50Block Operator
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