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 8528939 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 87489620 epoch_slot_no: 52820 block_no: 8528762 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 86050 time: 2023-03-17 12:25:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9400ff0c292e2edf39ef2b4f033782eea93c6792a686eb60821083bbbb2f0f5aBlock Operator
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