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 8538667 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87689914 epoch_slot_no: 253114 block_no: 8538490 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 32014 time: 2023-03-19 20:03:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac09584e25fee924f35b9cfc667d9b42ce9fca64a6ffba0b2d560fb4a03c8c3eBlock Operator
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