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 8539260 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87702009 epoch_slot_no: 265209 block_no: 8539083 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 45452 time: 2023-03-19 23:25:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a08886f9557c74a454bdbe04c38c82e7d1be87c532573c69a151f7b93db6eaeBlock Operator
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