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 8529445 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87500209 epoch_slot_no: 63409 block_no: 8529268 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 3684 time: 2023-03-17 15:21:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd59a656c470897ece550b103d27c0127e34adb25642c4dacd8363ae834d675Block Operator
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