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 8527955 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87468864 epoch_slot_no: 32064 block_no: 8527778 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 71628 time: 2023-03-17 06:39:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f76e88b3a58ecea36685fdc223e73de42c60010a2f5bbb3686e46c75d7f84b1Block Operator
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