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 8540026 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87718461 epoch_slot_no: 281661 block_no: 8539849 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 23974 time: 2023-03-20 03:59:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb2231fa2a0f757a3cf79c138e8f7de928b2323c698b283ff6a702a55559b9f4Block Operator
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