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 8514882 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87202038 epoch_slot_no: 197238 block_no: 8514705 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 18322 time: 2023-03-14 04:32:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e679353e6e510ce57fb6d49d11ba74c9f809a0cab5af8f6524e9951643648cBlock Operator
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