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 8533697 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87589391 epoch_slot_no: 152591 block_no: 8533520 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 22282 time: 2023-03-18 16:08:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38af23bcba75688dfa1d5e5d5d0f0bec84c1a8acb445b5a467395ce01cce831aBlock Operator
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