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 8541185 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87742492 epoch_slot_no: 305692 block_no: 8541008 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 45104 time: 2023-03-20 10:39:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcda9644d77c5976ac63235e2a48cbcb82c89a4d4bb2fe94a799dba34093ae9a3Block Operator
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