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 8524772 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 87405527 epoch_slot_no: 400727 block_no: 8524595 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 84152 time: 2023-03-16 13:03:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8dc88825e0d7cf35498278f0f3df219893fb6d50471fd90185a25a9bccc6121Block Operator
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