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 8523038 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 87369495 epoch_slot_no: 364695 block_no: 8522861 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 88241 time: 2023-03-16 03:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53fdb51406bff643396517f5ecb21b33fca6e17c315e504e49eadfb36c2e1632Block Operator
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