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 8534208 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87600089 epoch_slot_no: 163289 block_no: 8534031 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 4286 time: 2023-03-18 19:06:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506dc14a760aa8f96e31b827f50622895d6878cbf97be0533c8fd481a19bda86Block Operator
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