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 8518083 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 87267733 epoch_slot_no: 262933 block_no: 8517906 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 86430 time: 2023-03-14 22:47:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f142f550ad9ee574eec9037fb1d7eddae457d2983b75372f598b26a5afc7806Block Operator
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