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 8538756 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 87692141 epoch_slot_no: 255341 block_no: 8538579 slot_leader_id: 8192027 size: 86029 time: 2023-03-19 20:40:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74df9e9f9ba653b441e6ac5580a49ac05d3df20ebd38cd2b722ef130c2719896Block Operator
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