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 8543137 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87782644 epoch_slot_no: 345844 block_no: 8542960 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 10033 time: 2023-03-20 21:48:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x545449c654faad62dac20457c872634922a6c359542d1e1b053c0984dfdec20aBlock Operator
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