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 8543088 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 87781609 epoch_slot_no: 344809 block_no: 8542911 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 85178 time: 2023-03-20 21:31:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05f4c65aa409acc66028c79f3f431294a832cc8a9c493344999a0ee2420fda8Block Operator
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