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 8531095 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87535063 epoch_slot_no: 98263 block_no: 8530918 slot_leader_id: 7968063 size: 58440 time: 2023-03-18 01:02:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc900456af9b6fe44924177cfa728dd139c121ecc20bc9aaedbe0ed44d3ccadabBlock Operator
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