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 8539920 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 87716112 epoch_slot_no: 279312 block_no: 8539743 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 1212 time: 2023-03-20 03:20:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea2c1fd5f913251f9b4a3a83e0ed9ec6dfe91b4bd07f3638df2f14c4c0c70b6eBlock Operator
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