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 8518488 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87275946 epoch_slot_no: 271146 block_no: 8518311 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 31859 time: 2023-03-15 01:03:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf614f5fcaac83fa1fb0eda43cfe7d5a712f1244234ac8ee3a3a47440dadb7c8bBlock Operator
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