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 8517750 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 87261050 epoch_slot_no: 256250 block_no: 8517573 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 88422 time: 2023-03-14 20:55:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99309c055fab02f72daa842c486f80758c31688d29f0d0172f337f61917a481Block Operator
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