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 8527470 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87459087 epoch_slot_no: 22287 block_no: 8527293 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 30404 time: 2023-03-17 03:56:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3351aa10aa31f81732d29e88638543b1b3fb9d891c197c350750e22f29b9a1cdBlock Operator
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