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 8517788 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 87261867 epoch_slot_no: 257067 block_no: 8517611 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 75760 time: 2023-03-14 21:09:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35a434f8415815873c81872eedaf2da826979d10273b8af5f844d16321c95a49Block Operator
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