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 8521716 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 87341983 epoch_slot_no: 337183 block_no: 8521539 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 82738 time: 2023-03-15 19:24:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b29dc3f8538934446f3d115fd3fee386c15f7320b54617f9ef588a181a49ab0Block Operator
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