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 8527245 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87455280 epoch_slot_no: 18480 block_no: 8527068 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 55191 time: 2023-03-17 02:52:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99f431a212eada6d3a1b369274532a756dcdb250f88cb7722cb206bf67ae3acaBlock Operator
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