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 8514041 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87184483 epoch_slot_no: 179683 block_no: 8513864 slot_leader_id: 6126968 size: 2960 time: 2023-03-13 23:39:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19995793eda4964cfbf9c9eff87db54735da43174020a28c199fa286bb669d22Block Operator
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