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 8532474 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 87563891 epoch_slot_no: 127091 block_no: 8532297 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 76167 time: 2023-03-18 09:03:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c8f2c58a917bb75e101b90501e5e1ea4d7667c0ec8415265b7dd3a16157dc2Block Operator
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