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 8526915 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87448595 epoch_slot_no: 11795 block_no: 8526738 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 19850 time: 2023-03-17 01:01:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4484551aef7049cfcf02a42532d8a881495a71251230df9dddbda9adffbe3aeaBlock Operator
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