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 8526297 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 87436554 epoch_slot_no: 431754 block_no: 8526120 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 72144 time: 2023-03-16 21:40:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c5aec0b4c071d794307899dc7a69ff9461606483368945d80a078231cbb3cbBlock Operator
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