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 8543171 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87783111 epoch_slot_no: 346311 block_no: 8542994 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 42982 time: 2023-03-20 21:56:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6061e0ca37ef2161d4fd3cb68ecffce246eb8437c53e8f5ae694519e6d118deBlock Operator
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