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 8511277 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87127724 epoch_slot_no: 122924 block_no: 8511100 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 23500 time: 2023-03-13 07:53:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345204db312fd5b07ad3aa7e8ac8866314aabfc6c8b1861c8dd738fb7813d6afBlock Operator
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