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 8542391 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 87767351 epoch_slot_no: 330551 block_no: 8542214 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 66732 time: 2023-03-20 17:34:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270191d6d2b02573bc2b0b9bc736f6be315ef7b817da86a169e0498fcd063933Block Operator
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