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 8513293 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87168205 epoch_slot_no: 163405 block_no: 8513116 slot_leader_id: 4604780 size: 63491 time: 2023-03-13 19:08:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1bfd898c20f43b8d4c073794a494d06be5ed94896615c88cbf49abb8b16aa6Block Operator
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