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 8538414 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 87685016 epoch_slot_no: 248216 block_no: 8538237 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 19734 time: 2023-03-19 18:41:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bb24827f37fadc1c473d8e7e6e0950d6fbe8a48311b6e0f25ae54406c10d5dcBlock Operator
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