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 8520440 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87316022 epoch_slot_no: 311222 block_no: 8520263 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 16282 time: 2023-03-15 12:11:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936fbf326ed198b33bf6b816f3aea72570de7d5aa7790a2a787f6ad35f4a9c33Block Operator
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