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 8530300 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87518141 epoch_slot_no: 81341 block_no: 8530123 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 25376 time: 2023-03-17 20:20:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e6321c6c3a3da67bcd5f96be9b4e3597f14bfc27509079bbbc235c9e7ebaa71Block Operator
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