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 8526608 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 87442948 epoch_slot_no: 6148 block_no: 8526431 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 88248 time: 2023-03-16 23:27:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6604eb36ccac4f29bf411bcb5ae258b2a7a3fe020be4728ecaa9d9dda6cd0a9bBlock Operator
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