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 8509404 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 87087723 epoch_slot_no: 82923 block_no: 8509227 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 81051 time: 2023-03-12 20:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5208ed1c3b4b91a0b0fd8ef60142c2d7629f6a2acfe6fc44a83be0f0313443cfBlock Operator
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