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 8509684 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 87093563 epoch_slot_no: 88763 block_no: 8509507 slot_leader_id: 8509684 size: 88642 time: 2023-03-12 22:24:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c220810ec0c0f40b3ed4ee18fb8cc54a8a0fcbcaf6f1c74fd16eeafb04462aBlock Operator
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