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 8517156 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87249141 epoch_slot_no: 244341 block_no: 8516979 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 87130 time: 2023-03-14 17:37:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262a8eaee07969f697ced3aee3d63647f4879444153a7c52431f780e271fcd9eBlock Operator
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