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 8519080 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87287282 epoch_slot_no: 282482 block_no: 8518903 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 88787 time: 2023-03-15 04:12:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd51c5bdee599b83cb59983f609b1f5da87be0d1a6ea635552c9df9fae5a164Block Operator
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