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 8528512 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87480719 epoch_slot_no: 43919 block_no: 8528335 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 47610 time: 2023-03-17 09:56:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8494e7a0f35c1ce8bfd8bbf340f3d61b2cde8e87dc60a34ac5bba84108eca8f7Block Operator
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