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 8437537 Details
Epoch: 395 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 85620029 epoch_slot_no: 343229 block_no: 8437360 slot_leader_id: 8437537 size: 25263 time: 2023-02-23 21:05:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108a6826181971b46c4ac171b4518388aded69d47bb3300b69cb24bfa7546717Block Operator
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