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 8537568 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87667436 epoch_slot_no: 230636 block_no: 8537391 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 26534 time: 2023-03-19 13:48:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176d267bf1255017c5a17b1d6798d4d9b31a3b2c38a3317e99cd1acfb40c54beBlock Operator
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