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 8535344 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 87622946 epoch_slot_no: 186146 block_no: 8535167 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 31341 time: 2023-03-19 01:27:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5b1f426d0662184dca4b3520f2ba7015270e0a3c7c1a80c17c0d8c639fffbffBlock Operator
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