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 8508827 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87075862 epoch_slot_no: 71062 block_no: 8508650 slot_leader_id: 5307096 size: 29722 time: 2023-03-12 17:29:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d3e1a6cc7e31bc4f5acfb6961169346ca6cf1a4967b5d6431e8f047c8f6769Block Operator
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