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 8510050 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87101414 epoch_slot_no: 96614 block_no: 8509873 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 8542 time: 2023-03-13 00:35:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc4bca52bc8b1a9089d8f6bbc0acb4a3b8a8529a40cb938e0b502a8e181db40bBlock Operator
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