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 8532718 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87569248 epoch_slot_no: 132448 block_no: 8532541 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 30677 time: 2023-03-18 10:32:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4943c8ab6e1e423a8963aab42059ed21d0b1126ab7bfd4b92a963e6b2931290dBlock Operator
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