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 8510294 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87106479 epoch_slot_no: 101679 block_no: 8510117 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 4537 time: 2023-03-13 01:59:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd73b6f4f6e8816310391dcdb9141ecb84d8220053faf78a05f884112f7c8604Block Operator
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