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 8537937 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 87674927 epoch_slot_no: 238127 block_no: 8537760 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 23667 time: 2023-03-19 15:53:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fee987b98aa8348e71e728115fc947244c3f5a869750810f272a59e949ae22Block Operator
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