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 8538637 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87689462 epoch_slot_no: 252662 block_no: 8538460 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 25259 time: 2023-03-19 19:55:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d6a174a79176db780a20f407855f6e66528eaaa09718c6c698a3846352decb8Block Operator
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