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 8525143 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87412950 epoch_slot_no: 408150 block_no: 8524966 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 19862 time: 2023-03-16 15:07:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1ecb73606c0eeca0dd766b4abbd37ca6d98ab10e32e31a21f0c8682771d8d1Block Operator
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