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 8517740 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 87260762 epoch_slot_no: 255962 block_no: 8517563 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 77593 time: 2023-03-14 20:50:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a1e3d24ffa27de775af63d732b39595ebf4173102b332f39f780010854c626Block Operator
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