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 8531643 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87546252 epoch_slot_no: 109452 block_no: 8531466 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 12291 time: 2023-03-18 04:09:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa423de895ba6373ade8c78a28fae2c241c1536378ea19526cce8ec62561e072eBlock Operator
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