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 8539938 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87716549 epoch_slot_no: 279749 block_no: 8539761 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 3040 time: 2023-03-20 03:27:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eaf4490164cc8c468deb0cece6989a8c62c284dbbd47d188918ac406a8ce8dbBlock Operator
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