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 8509871 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87097507 epoch_slot_no: 92707 block_no: 8509694 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88441 time: 2023-03-12 23:29:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5977fce3e9ade4067402816f3d3f7843f2a90286c91108a3d76283e97ec978f3Block Operator
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