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 8539677 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87710722 epoch_slot_no: 273922 block_no: 8539500 slot_leader_id: 5861007 size: 13986 time: 2023-03-20 01:50:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe476345218bcd5c2a70ff9c85abe52b588e0f3be8bb31fef53785b4c3d6e7a5bBlock Operator
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