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 8543318 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87786105 epoch_slot_no: 349305 block_no: 8543141 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 52771 time: 2023-03-20 22:46:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36be61b802eb61f1132168f38d8e123c616f8f22ff827cff70a478768b058e63Block Operator
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