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 8509629 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 87092206 epoch_slot_no: 87406 block_no: 8509452 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 80515 time: 2023-03-12 22:01:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1e4f1622d7280bd515c8a9f0fe0fba3ffd29c5d527267fcddf80aec20f58a3Block Operator
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