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 8515295 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87211123 epoch_slot_no: 206323 block_no: 8515118 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 1674 time: 2023-03-14 07:03:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc975d3fd83feb0011c03e21ac436a0d7496b121ad08fcfd5198014199ce96aBlock Operator
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