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 8541030 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87739471 epoch_slot_no: 302671 block_no: 8540853 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 11752 time: 2023-03-20 09:49:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f63bc9e8cc24e655fa1608704032661d3baa1a2f36cc69064e6910f26a0cbabBlock Operator
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