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 8530833 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87529272 epoch_slot_no: 92472 block_no: 8530656 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 51402 time: 2023-03-17 23:26:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc253cbfb4f87838432342def3cd21595e39cf94b640dd1cab91f704b4d5cad1eBlock Operator
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