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 8528829 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 87487444 epoch_slot_no: 50644 block_no: 8528652 slot_leader_id: 8526421 size: 60720 time: 2023-03-17 11:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657074c3ea31cbe1215227c5c5d672a2782eb3492a478cd2718afaf716fc0f63Block Operator
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