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 8523276 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87374685 epoch_slot_no: 369885 block_no: 8523099 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 62695 time: 2023-03-16 04:29:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8855d46f595d14ecfcdbf50a4975c1191b943eadf31e4e67d9b557a6057c7bb2Block Operator
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