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 8516257 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87230259 epoch_slot_no: 225459 block_no: 8516080 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 43463 time: 2023-03-14 12:22:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48fd84eb304f94c0add5ed4e6dd9d14e87e97f07fb975925372b220324c6a0efBlock Operator
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