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 8517107 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87248086 epoch_slot_no: 243286 block_no: 8516930 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 13477 time: 2023-03-14 17:19:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83dddfc44c0487ddad22a7b83ec527cce7b3f01338b7b3da3c6926c6b46f6340Block Operator
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