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 8517658 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 87259127 epoch_slot_no: 254327 block_no: 8517481 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 27920 time: 2023-03-14 20:23:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ae4914a828c790fe84611b59f16d4db91442b4e469a40597a1a576f040fa979Block Operator
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