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 8542858 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87776700 epoch_slot_no: 339900 block_no: 8542681 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 61964 time: 2023-03-20 20:09:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8b894d8a0ac936fab592682b03cd9fa5751303a1b10a4db6338629e305dc98Block Operator
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