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 8527106 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87452416 epoch_slot_no: 15616 block_no: 8526929 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 88444 time: 2023-03-17 02:05:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73db506011a105ff0bfe410bab485945a841991cd3e6f59a0f29eb393893c31Block Operator
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