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 8535168 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87619419 epoch_slot_no: 182619 block_no: 8534991 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 25721 time: 2023-03-19 00:28:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9b87672b2f886e2adadfb020a1c789b61414eebf12110306fd9f7dabce55b3aBlock Operator
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