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 8530673 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87526061 epoch_slot_no: 89261 block_no: 8530496 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 24822 time: 2023-03-17 22:32:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81017713fdd0f10ee4ffcbe76f88e6cada6bb85c4b544de36b689bc1481a5245Block Operator
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