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 8520021 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87306712 epoch_slot_no: 301912 block_no: 8519844 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 18901 time: 2023-03-15 09:36:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25c22d0dc9d6568fec1784b8274fa634072629a97ffd81adb675210eba47759aBlock Operator
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