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 8538074 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 87677644 epoch_slot_no: 240844 block_no: 8537897 slot_leader_id: 7039938 size: 86879 time: 2023-03-19 16:38:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8d162283d9717c0bb08e84d88ce0ab81719e45f59e5ee8f07215ac9864cab4Block Operator
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