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 8541222 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87743305 epoch_slot_no: 306505 block_no: 8541045 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 25478 time: 2023-03-20 10:53:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1dc4013f3bb6a5d8e63d45b8048dfc36134bc445c9bf5a2d2ccfdd1af09179Block Operator
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