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 8527926 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87468391 epoch_slot_no: 31591 block_no: 8527749 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 47683 time: 2023-03-17 06:31:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f902a5ae947b375ba41f5f8aec867c4771f80cfc9d8df8555a6db64a03b1d4cBlock Operator
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