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 8532583 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87566273 epoch_slot_no: 129473 block_no: 8532406 slot_leader_id: 4556014 size: 32677 time: 2023-03-18 09:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28c7e839c2d02ec061d028ba3ca9911ef5e25aeb29244ae2cc58e7da04155cf0Block Operator
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