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 8537336 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87662630 epoch_slot_no: 225830 block_no: 8537159 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 34726 time: 2023-03-19 12:28:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e02e2bd4ef42a6b304a60b62cf0699e5859ffe3eea6373ed2528f6c2df9b1f3Block Operator
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