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 8530587 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87524347 epoch_slot_no: 87547 block_no: 8530410 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 78414 time: 2023-03-17 22:03:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba691cc4fff63c1e21e75532d1c9257af587983b71c06e45d3d3ced873994d72Block Operator
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