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 8533243 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 87579991 epoch_slot_no: 143191 block_no: 8533066 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 44815 time: 2023-03-18 13:31:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1717e52886f2b55a1d3ee09ee2ad735ec89743b11e1b31532d59b85e280904fBlock Operator
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