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 8511235 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87126514 epoch_slot_no: 121714 block_no: 8511058 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 5194 time: 2023-03-13 07:33:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd517fefea2668a80343e51a2f0babff585c9d18180fe890ceab6a07d5e0bebd1Block Operator
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