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 8527114 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87452652 epoch_slot_no: 15852 block_no: 8526937 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 50062 time: 2023-03-17 02:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d41d35b54e95c4d89b369f6129f8c40c074a85c1ce7e69a0d348a92fb1ec990Block Operator
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