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 8518408 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87274147 epoch_slot_no: 269347 block_no: 8518231 slot_leader_id: 8459150 size: 18817 time: 2023-03-15 00:33:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd623c7ea1b63b03197ea46f3334db5172ec14b808a775d5261e7e9454fe5fcebBlock Operator
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