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 8539696 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87711211 epoch_slot_no: 274411 block_no: 8539519 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 68709 time: 2023-03-20 01:58:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4612d7ea3f2b3f80d75d0b7a0bdf104c224753d305b7f9601641c82f2547410Block Operator
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