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 8537900 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87674177 epoch_slot_no: 237377 block_no: 8537723 slot_leader_id: 5443729 size: 78345 time: 2023-03-19 15:41:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dea37dded5adb1f6baa74dff0c39a41f7e259d6f0c36a3add948c9602f9d63aBlock Operator
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