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 8526478 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 87440315 epoch_slot_no: 3515 block_no: 8526301 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 88725 time: 2023-03-16 22:43:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc488d16fbc8bc04a99a3bf1dc49f1f5fac2f52d17687d441d76ee3e0fdffa8d1Block Operator
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