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 8513489 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87172352 epoch_slot_no: 167552 block_no: 8513312 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 31993 time: 2023-03-13 20:17:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb731a2c6ea6d4b749ed7b003dbd6baff30ec301758da3a99ffe3d0f2008e8d40Block Operator
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