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 8521996 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87347836 epoch_slot_no: 343036 block_no: 8521819 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 87462 time: 2023-03-15 21:02:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15762d49113aa196615ae0daf6d0472c4cc602cd0f9dbd593a9321a1d606d2c6Block Operator
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