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 8542553 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 87770561 epoch_slot_no: 333761 block_no: 8542376 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 87496 time: 2023-03-20 18:27:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8900c26f5c76ff93793140df2f8c758c4d8c3982024c4d9357b65c62c6b7917Block Operator
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