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 8528867 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87488122 epoch_slot_no: 51322 block_no: 8528690 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 18215 time: 2023-03-17 12:00:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2e8d953ec9f561bf25c25bb9710145701d050279065e2e835f6891b5409418bBlock Operator
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