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 8540475 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87727877 epoch_slot_no: 291077 block_no: 8540298 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 34242 time: 2023-03-20 06:36:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bc04486ed6ea0d4c43866ac5f0431008370966a267ec530fe3cb6813a00a337Block Operator
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