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 8528270 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87475705 epoch_slot_no: 38905 block_no: 8528093 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 16295 time: 2023-03-17 08:33:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43328301da92bf8113d054e222477d189cf7bf959e3189e63f9b59b418ee1537Block Operator
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