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 8536445 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87644601 epoch_slot_no: 207801 block_no: 8536268 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 46991 time: 2023-03-19 07:28:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb455f6cbe5819ac33353d1bdb93de73a40b5bda0041bda6ab5c6d11d03d0ddb1Block Operator
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