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 8508918 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 87077725 epoch_slot_no: 72925 block_no: 8508741 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 78035 time: 2023-03-12 18:00:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e97e26c18fa63b60cdf3994d0df04aae386800c62d8db8f7ee03eac66c8f21aBlock Operator
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