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 8537689 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 87669997 epoch_slot_no: 233197 block_no: 8537512 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 61551 time: 2023-03-19 14:31:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3308f86e8a8b901d2d33106562a31d12ddb9976ae7f506357d916a871ace550Block Operator
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