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 8533757 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87590706 epoch_slot_no: 153906 block_no: 8533580 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 45177 time: 2023-03-18 16:29:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38f5e804515edda903f043b734a0a99b9092823ecabd447f66ac71a5dd00420Block Operator
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