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 8511176 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87125272 epoch_slot_no: 120472 block_no: 8510999 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 17792 time: 2023-03-13 07:12:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36aafc89bff76258a37c5d64a288ab181aa1df0189da060befc0ad7d0a5be3a4Block Operator
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