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 8538355 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87683656 epoch_slot_no: 246856 block_no: 8538178 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 30784 time: 2023-03-19 18:19:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4f40d3cb371bbe75012a93eddf933b3694d129f0d770df6509a8d334072c9a8Block Operator
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