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 8526244 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 87435825 epoch_slot_no: 431025 block_no: 8526067 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86339 time: 2023-03-16 21:28:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057c20c6d20d763b841edf8f141278c3a2e0b31a10666e2450962d9e4befbbebBlock Operator
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