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 8522116 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 87350152 epoch_slot_no: 345352 block_no: 8521939 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 88524 time: 2023-03-15 21:40:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f5e6f5ed191f2ce0989ddf4923b4eac11076aaf5e703123928125ce435d983cBlock Operator
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