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 8543444 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87788355 epoch_slot_no: 351555 block_no: 8543267 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 9366 time: 2023-03-20 23:24:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeb63b41a7168684258ac3dfb429202ca80e1278a9b709314e70d2256545b31dBlock Operator
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