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 8531849 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87550566 epoch_slot_no: 113766 block_no: 8531672 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 2265 time: 2023-03-18 05:20:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1f63df9018c0de9508b27bf7adedb3a2db0a1b64bd1562157c56a5b079153acBlock Operator
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