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 8539558 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87708173 epoch_slot_no: 271373 block_no: 8539381 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 51453 time: 2023-03-20 01:07:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x229e2a9f0098deef3b0adaa1a55591622d95bda3c29ae74c1762e19b4ca6820eBlock Operator
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