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 8508280 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87065164 epoch_slot_no: 60364 block_no: 8508103 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 4998 time: 2023-03-12 14:30:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca6164bc7c3c9cb74e3c3b04afea247147e1fb65c9e7cd60422c187721575dbBlock Operator
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