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 8508242 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87064416 epoch_slot_no: 59616 block_no: 8508065 slot_leader_id: 4812596 size: 28650 time: 2023-03-12 14:18:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x758d181a2d53be770216e20ed911321ab37bba1f53b1140dc316e5a56f73da76Block Operator
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