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 8511638 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87134280 epoch_slot_no: 129480 block_no: 8511461 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 72444 time: 2023-03-13 09:42:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a580fcf294870424d9452d32d9a84ae6c2cf870752325b56c1c167f260196e1Block Operator
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