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 8542520 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87769961 epoch_slot_no: 333161 block_no: 8542343 slot_leader_id: 8510363 size: 5536 time: 2023-03-20 18:17:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8a43836e62e98c1e5e985c0f08bd2692676dc33f741f43131871a6d0fa706fdBlock Operator
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