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 8518142 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87268769 epoch_slot_no: 263969 block_no: 8517965 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 8561 time: 2023-03-14 23:04:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76b2f40a3aa0652c2c8c5dca9518b1d60e3abaa84f514b2ee22e11997c2f3192Block Operator
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