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 8530698 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 87526504 epoch_slot_no: 89704 block_no: 8530521 slot_leader_id: 8294424 size: 71927 time: 2023-03-17 22:39:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1c1b0bad60006e9ae236115c31f56faedc0f5ab03687c963cb42cb984665c7fBlock Operator
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