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 8537653 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87669156 epoch_slot_no: 232356 block_no: 8537476 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 86461 time: 2023-03-19 14:17:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfff92d982352708b2b3a5e5f9bccaadf1db98d468baa452cc2c9c6d519b2c0daBlock Operator
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