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 8526745 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 87445704 epoch_slot_no: 8904 block_no: 8526568 slot_leader_id: 6728105 size: 86403 time: 2023-03-17 00:13:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105c16392b04b4e7d1a824b58cad0107ec59aa02a1f75c8b339f4b6d8e7478e4Block Operator
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