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 8528496 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87480195 epoch_slot_no: 43395 block_no: 8528319 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 32592 time: 2023-03-17 09:48:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b898a58959f8dc24bf0a5f17bd2bdeaf85442391a2a4bc590f05f3f01919c9Block Operator
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