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 8534955 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87615018 epoch_slot_no: 178218 block_no: 8534778 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 28447 time: 2023-03-18 23:15:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3fb8dc59ff5cd539672af3d6c444152c02284e76cd350dee10a3e6c2a169f38Block Operator
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