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 8521041 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 87328529 epoch_slot_no: 323729 block_no: 8520864 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 88733 time: 2023-03-15 15:40:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c4288ef5de353f89b4bdfa9d2aa0bf34efb96eeb29c77d58fd0716296a528bBlock Operator
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