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 8542594 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87771563 epoch_slot_no: 334763 block_no: 8542417 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 9061 time: 2023-03-20 18:44:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35d71278f51752eb0d66a2dd0a99d886b0d3c5462d6d55c43ed36061e95b3a63Block Operator
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