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 8520458 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 87316522 epoch_slot_no: 311722 block_no: 8520281 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 86780 time: 2023-03-15 12:20:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7e94178d16f114d4a80d8553fe1ff2a492395866d79d4bad16bca62e3d8d8aBlock Operator
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