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 8517165 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87249329 epoch_slot_no: 244529 block_no: 8516988 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 18943 time: 2023-03-14 17:40:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x941a58866be74c1a566f2f218d772639501cf62f7cceab76730d6db4e10f7662Block Operator
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