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 8517350 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87252708 epoch_slot_no: 247908 block_no: 8517173 slot_leader_id: 6207564 size: 72404 time: 2023-03-14 18:36:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x336547bb9957d1d83a4012d8b0451cfe7978363d1cb7a9e1bb02e77c9f6840fbBlock Operator
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