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 8540100 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87719551 epoch_slot_no: 282751 block_no: 8539923 slot_leader_id: 7527142 size: 15718 time: 2023-03-20 04:17:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56db6d95b082b9639ef4eb779cd73e4b2e2fc6698b191105203a9aad8bf2ed3dBlock Operator
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