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 8516325 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87231615 epoch_slot_no: 226815 block_no: 8516148 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 33755 time: 2023-03-14 12:45:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca0b9a8d94759a10cf0a900fc7b37ab4f62a367ce68d84348401e41fbc03f8afBlock Operator
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