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 8538739 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87691681 epoch_slot_no: 254881 block_no: 8538562 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 44604 time: 2023-03-19 20:32:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x648f9d046f817b555f7a1e75bb961b8d3aa598482a96b8788f9d95ecf763147bBlock Operator
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