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 8519660 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 87299044 epoch_slot_no: 294244 block_no: 8519483 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 18559 time: 2023-03-15 07:28:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311f421df9c736e67cd8b687448138fc0b6b82dabef4573d7568056605461f5eBlock Operator
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