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 8508240 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87064365 epoch_slot_no: 59565 block_no: 8508063 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 16335 time: 2023-03-12 14:17:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0462f0a4f2dd9586902b5709297bf91e3ea652bb0c7663be32aed3f91a9998eBlock Operator
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