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 8531051 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87534231 epoch_slot_no: 97431 block_no: 8530874 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 87567 time: 2023-03-18 00:48:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe93ead8f7c65697aba1f5be9343c9dde7acf99d367ccf5cb27e57406c3ccbe1Block Operator
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