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 8524683 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87403484 epoch_slot_no: 398684 block_no: 8524506 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 43053 time: 2023-03-16 12:29:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6677e720f6a66abde499bda9565c71716a84a7c5f86ab51d133f3071ae0100daBlock Operator
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