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 8537486 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87665858 epoch_slot_no: 229058 block_no: 8537309 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 80564 time: 2023-03-19 13:22:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5901b98ddc04782796d81f4bce42c9801512e27cb7f0cd5a1d8bfa4183da1e5Block Operator
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