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 8530273 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 87517769 epoch_slot_no: 80969 block_no: 8530096 slot_leader_id: 8484836 size: 5985 time: 2023-03-17 20:14:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296aeaad9877733dc7d26962725c4901e78e3499c544fd8f22b3a59ab43c2b22Block Operator
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