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 8509610 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87091761 epoch_slot_no: 86961 block_no: 8509433 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 7919 time: 2023-03-12 21:54:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ccc89d7e8d58b991e5eb848d34949b1672e7003fdf127c3eaac883ed3deaebBlock Operator
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