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 8542909 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87777698 epoch_slot_no: 340898 block_no: 8542732 slot_leader_id: 8486942 size: 24653 time: 2023-03-20 20:26:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a8868c8bfa7c929d495595ae148b4647ab2ced658876a95cfe6a5b42e30825Block Operator
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