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 8540926 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87737455 epoch_slot_no: 300655 block_no: 8540749 slot_leader_id: 8047028 size: 10112 time: 2023-03-20 09:15:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddd2452254a2c46c87aec1cb924d81a58cb8fd2ed131cfef3c8a5ad3948640bBlock Operator
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