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 8533286 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 87580955 epoch_slot_no: 144155 block_no: 8533109 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 87892 time: 2023-03-18 13:47:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fa135133238b5784e0e63749907ec32c5b6fe1d279e842d42680a6c9e506b8Block Operator
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