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 8519234 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87290488 epoch_slot_no: 285688 block_no: 8519057 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 8212 time: 2023-03-15 05:06:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb1d97290a3d6f36e895fc1c17edb1f71ebdc944c0cd21d16fda88edf599d3fBlock Operator
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