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 8508731 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87073909 epoch_slot_no: 69109 block_no: 8508554 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 58314 time: 2023-03-12 16:56:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf98090b092fd1dcfed759ba88055c577b9aae7311e24b44d5e9e93fc97b874c1Block Operator
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