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 8535188 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87619825 epoch_slot_no: 183025 block_no: 8535011 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 59810 time: 2023-03-19 00:35:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d5505dd1747bd5081fd05da93855266fd51ad0c03f960d75486e5ed0a5b421Block Operator
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