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 8539042 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87697947 epoch_slot_no: 261147 block_no: 8538865 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 88639 time: 2023-03-19 22:17:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9fd642f9657c328f20bbf3457ed1d039b4df3c13ae0ba3aa21cae3d43f2e9bBlock Operator
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