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 8526658 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 87443915 epoch_slot_no: 7115 block_no: 8526481 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 87581 time: 2023-03-16 23:43:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe533e68b5bb4fccf91a1e8565a89d14af7a4f839e548954e5bcf34284e451cf4Block Operator
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