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 8526531 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 87441292 epoch_slot_no: 4492 block_no: 8526354 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 84034 time: 2023-03-16 22:59:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca1393bfbcda838ba30e230b0b0d7f4dd3f1178c997ad592b584fa6abb713d0dBlock Operator
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