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 8527112 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 87452603 epoch_slot_no: 15803 block_no: 8526935 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 87033 time: 2023-03-17 02:08:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5f276654954013179efb40de44a5406e4a94bf59ad46b7370d2de6c1f1e083Block Operator
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