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 8540494 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87728189 epoch_slot_no: 291389 block_no: 8540317 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 11261 time: 2023-03-20 06:41:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a8ac5ee87f9b55d19921d7457fc497ab750a03e57686d7cb89de8f3ef9028fBlock Operator
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