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 8508186 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87063336 epoch_slot_no: 58536 block_no: 8508009 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 33865 time: 2023-03-12 14:00:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a12a6c7ffe3a455877a4b13b368d0d0cac8d2e43616e16bd0e6dcd0dd311af8Block Operator
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