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 8511823 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87138038 epoch_slot_no: 133238 block_no: 8511646 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 33660 time: 2023-03-13 10:45:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08280485d164b1497e1c94f78ce7b66e339ddaf484d8c7c15b7faebe8310d029Block Operator
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