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 8526123 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 87433215 epoch_slot_no: 428415 block_no: 8525946 slot_leader_id: 5087105 size: 88228 time: 2023-03-16 20:45:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61747330336e00d714ac4070a1b5b30010134a5589f7d2ec231d51547d255cb2Block Operator
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