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 8537281 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87661597 epoch_slot_no: 224797 block_no: 8537104 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 30245 time: 2023-03-19 12:11:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e9937bb48c5bcdcb291c28715f66f8b91b59ff9b8ff34f3a8245f6ea57d63dBlock Operator
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