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 8508686 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 87073032 epoch_slot_no: 68232 block_no: 8508509 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 87451 time: 2023-03-12 16:42:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6369f0f53def119745e8205772490e456d813c250fca2846e002d1eee613a84Block Operator
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