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 8540401 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 87726256 epoch_slot_no: 289456 block_no: 8540224 slot_leader_id: 5616171 size: 65874 time: 2023-03-20 06:09:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850badf29b9bb1515157cf1e07e60de3f53da317c928e7fd8a8ae206429f0512Block Operator
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