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 8522816 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 87364573 epoch_slot_no: 359773 block_no: 8522639 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 58902 time: 2023-03-16 01:41:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b731d9bfe1f9875f8328ef5ba158234e62880a5ed6a3b334d255cb74839fafBlock Operator
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