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 8516659 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87238968 epoch_slot_no: 234168 block_no: 8516482 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 47258 time: 2023-03-14 14:47:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaebb7b05e4a5cef7b4bcd64932c0d334b6eb75239aae8af3c1fd8a2eb5a04505Block Operator
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