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 8526675 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 87444249 epoch_slot_no: 7449 block_no: 8526498 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 88553 time: 2023-03-16 23:49:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad85e05afad9bb3c995c080ae2d6f42a01a3d824c04ec594b8c5f565ef13c64fBlock Operator
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