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 8537459 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87665328 epoch_slot_no: 228528 block_no: 8537282 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 38546 time: 2023-03-19 13:13:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47ce744127c89adc9392e56b22d6a70460b8ab5ab2fa4ec80695b575d6229c92Block Operator
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