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 8509830 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87096821 epoch_slot_no: 92021 block_no: 8509653 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 2169 time: 2023-03-12 23:18:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4d8e620c5a5fa2fdada120a9f9ae2ee44bd0975a65b968dd612215e348730bBlock Operator
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