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 8515446 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87214018 epoch_slot_no: 209218 block_no: 8515269 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 10886 time: 2023-03-14 07:51:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd692f064098bf7f65da2f727b88c984aa00270564e509547ffcf199455603baeBlock Operator
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