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 8538038 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87676861 epoch_slot_no: 240061 block_no: 8537861 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 15359 time: 2023-03-19 16:25:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77008a740cd8c4e9108637e3b807a5ccc3961782b91c72a88a6e1a174aa3a5dcBlock Operator
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