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 8524418 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 87397622 epoch_slot_no: 392822 block_no: 8524241 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 60361 time: 2023-03-16 10:51:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda74e5afdd0cf9d2beb93f8a76579331a2e62cf8bd7dc393b5c8a2e1d247830Block Operator
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