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 8522738 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87363195 epoch_slot_no: 358395 block_no: 8522561 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 24422 time: 2023-03-16 01:18:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb527c91bc223d980d925d793a3ec21e26968ed4ef8b272c242f9588a3456fefBlock Operator
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