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 8518435 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87274930 epoch_slot_no: 270130 block_no: 8518258 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 44100 time: 2023-03-15 00:47:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581419ed06c9dd405c92d2a575375dcc3e0a4778e1f141dbaa1f0b604d8ad22eBlock Operator
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