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 8520653 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87320196 epoch_slot_no: 315396 block_no: 8520476 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 47488 time: 2023-03-15 13:21:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x447ab873aa3eb0a57c5fb2b27ba8f639bec1f8f062ef77374fe3fe606ae8958eBlock Operator
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