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 8539417 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 87705117 epoch_slot_no: 268317 block_no: 8539240 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 87825 time: 2023-03-20 00:16:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c73acc657a8be4d5ac719f8fc68d5d1dd5e13ce9ca10664735dbf76d61ae845Block Operator
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