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 8526253 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87435899 epoch_slot_no: 431099 block_no: 8526076 slot_leader_id: 6407465 size: 7652 time: 2023-03-16 21:29:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f01fd78d7189aec587e2100d8482069e5bfa353380a194a26a3443afa2c41aBlock Operator
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