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 8538678 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87690240 epoch_slot_no: 253440 block_no: 8538501 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 88035 time: 2023-03-19 20:08:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473b896ac3200f745cc7e13d89dc6b359b1c720a4568658858025f71dc6b8d55Block Operator
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