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 8538085 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87677890 epoch_slot_no: 241090 block_no: 8537908 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 15422 time: 2023-03-19 16:43:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4d215ef0a6145f784e61072011ac3af7b6162ea52801cfd976c4d00ff816f2Block Operator
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