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 8518473 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87275726 epoch_slot_no: 270926 block_no: 8518296 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 20607 time: 2023-03-15 01:00:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d292f82d47b360adcdb01fa5a68a40a62c0e8b9bb6b2bd8cef0931e30be855Block Operator
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