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 8532232 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87558266 epoch_slot_no: 121466 block_no: 8532055 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 23651 time: 2023-03-18 07:29:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9622590f10aaad426792cd5dbc4a90b93730bd8371afb5b28b0be1e3a3503e3Block Operator
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