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 8511358 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87129278 epoch_slot_no: 124478 block_no: 8511181 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 11854 time: 2023-03-13 08:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf195e4bf0a535d56f9874537b4c7938fb976375784c33e21020f7241360c4f43Block Operator
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