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 8517956 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87265157 epoch_slot_no: 260357 block_no: 8517779 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 62933 time: 2023-03-14 22:04:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c95b7986ae3dc0e30bfe5deb8c5435035aa7c30c087f92fde040946651321beBlock Operator
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