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 8537859 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 87673500 epoch_slot_no: 236700 block_no: 8537682 slot_leader_id: 7237771 size: 82951 time: 2023-03-19 15:29:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd70664f6c1e03e84c129892aa11c8f5147fb52949ff5e3b245bc67ec120701Block Operator
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