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 8524275 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87394753 epoch_slot_no: 389953 block_no: 8524098 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 6428 time: 2023-03-16 10:04:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6642126644e2847d1996d0c239e1343a85dfc07d32ced4b992fa277dd080911aBlock Operator
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