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 8531697 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87547340 epoch_slot_no: 110540 block_no: 8531520 slot_leader_id: 7417958 size: 21389 time: 2023-03-18 04:27:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd84716214a1802964fe2a2fb1a7085f71a1f93bc3eff61bfd147304a257cc0d9Block Operator
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