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 8541017 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87739180 epoch_slot_no: 302380 block_no: 8540840 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 33107 time: 2023-03-20 09:44:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f22ada0d80327b9e1de657ea9b2adee5c33a5d3bbd1a83e2de5daf839a58eeBlock Operator
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