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 8523720 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87383794 epoch_slot_no: 378994 block_no: 8523543 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 44588 time: 2023-03-16 07:01:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742885d5de10e2ed42397f2bfc9c853883c791a1c275a324ff35264d16af07f2Block Operator
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