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 8542904 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 87777566 epoch_slot_no: 340766 block_no: 8542727 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 58474 time: 2023-03-20 20:24:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f4f03cf50d4aec45f1c3e65e1c8e249cb3da9b94b2f845fb37cb34e5b478f88Block Operator
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