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 8535163 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87619312 epoch_slot_no: 182512 block_no: 8534986 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 75492 time: 2023-03-19 00:26:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56c20c84c40ec924d942c7b7e785125aa089189b8bc84f684868c5d2422a0cf3Block Operator
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