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 8509860 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 87097360 epoch_slot_no: 92560 block_no: 8509683 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 71453 time: 2023-03-12 23:27:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6578a887206315da666ddda557365647e58a581d8374b7d1177b81eb81a404caBlock Operator
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