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 8521939 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87346577 epoch_slot_no: 341777 block_no: 8521762 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 48028 time: 2023-03-15 20:41:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e2c131cc6e6497e4da6cee7fa0e4a8fcd510345017f0ec5cb774428b517197Block Operator
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