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 8512548 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 87152062 epoch_slot_no: 147262 block_no: 8512371 slot_leader_id: 4574351 size: 88636 time: 2023-03-13 14:39:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85099ee3687ebaad5baf65b4acdc10c80630945c883f7a0b86bea93251fca279Block Operator
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