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 8517360 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 87253048 epoch_slot_no: 248248 block_no: 8517183 slot_leader_id: 5347914 size: 69575 time: 2023-03-14 18:42:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88577c6dc69d2369a9d7db65a6c1ee0447d7624b0fef93f0dd421aa071e791b9Block Operator
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