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 8509808 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 87096346 epoch_slot_no: 91546 block_no: 8509631 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 88802 time: 2023-03-12 23:10:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x172e3ea97f6ef0e042f719d2f45c63057c9a126eba14c7a521495b382541e77bBlock Operator
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