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 8530397 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87520243 epoch_slot_no: 83443 block_no: 8530220 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 36789 time: 2023-03-17 20:55:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f3bb75a8414dfbe458132df08bd27da8d0a9db79b5f3a7c30f7fa7c12f2002Block Operator
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