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 8509248 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87084454 epoch_slot_no: 79654 block_no: 8509071 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 54361 time: 2023-03-12 19:52:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6720065435086ac2a04fd6cfac7fca7cef4cabbfc586829fc5409fb9d97566d8Block Operator
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