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 8518542 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87277029 epoch_slot_no: 272229 block_no: 8518365 slot_leader_id: 5280017 size: 3116 time: 2023-03-15 01:22:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x198bbc4cfbd6e941ce6fcc714e079858217d7a7ab9a992c0fd4c7889842357dfBlock Operator
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