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 8509343 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87086519 epoch_slot_no: 81719 block_no: 8509166 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 37760 time: 2023-03-12 20:26:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce865431742fa89fc7a9e08940118daf36b7802e558217d0b6506be94a7f2ecBlock Operator
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