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 8521150 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87330569 epoch_slot_no: 325769 block_no: 8520973 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 36597 time: 2023-03-15 16:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x589b606e7a1570e5b2a666c00b0a90e29a37e771b3b886b101d299715b83ddbdBlock Operator
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