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 8542228 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 87764035 epoch_slot_no: 327235 block_no: 8542051 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 51766 time: 2023-03-20 16:38:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ffb5a8a36b96e454c1d5266e8ff882c20d14dccac8b73008362d4fbcb21fc7Block Operator
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