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 8530488 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87522218 epoch_slot_no: 85418 block_no: 8530311 slot_leader_id: 4577190 size: 88883 time: 2023-03-17 21:28:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31de3082ed80b7b7b782952b4f92ea363f4a2afca8996f7514069565a1c36941Block Operator
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