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 8509281 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87085241 epoch_slot_no: 80441 block_no: 8509104 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 37888 time: 2023-03-12 20:05:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2748c5ead1efdbb574dde0b5d6ba7a881b02a282a74b47de53cf99e91952dfcfBlock Operator
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