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 8538237 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87681176 epoch_slot_no: 244376 block_no: 8538060 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 87636 time: 2023-03-19 17:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d5d8f92a3a3567e3a912202f3df4a58aaafd189ca630a07686cacaae89e324dBlock Operator
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