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 8508744 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87074174 epoch_slot_no: 69374 block_no: 8508567 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 26954 time: 2023-03-12 17:01:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa96e2bbda572c244a3501a690ab109458a624297d632c294f85c9fa543a3c70aBlock Operator
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