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 8512430 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87149902 epoch_slot_no: 145102 block_no: 8512253 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 23001 time: 2023-03-13 14:03:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x783342900f813da2afe39c967ca33e936d40fd8f57f3493bf8c4c677277e50f3Block Operator
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