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 8525265 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 87415754 epoch_slot_no: 410954 block_no: 8525088 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 41044 time: 2023-03-16 15:54:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f22fe99468916288cfb211726f9e87cd5bbeb88991d01fd5e4ba478cd476436Block Operator
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