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 8519561 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87297172 epoch_slot_no: 292372 block_no: 8519384 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 20609 time: 2023-03-15 06:57:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36107ecdaa76547c5c118da3191e6b9399c377cb222f80059e99ebcd451f4343Block Operator
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