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 8543504 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 87789603 epoch_slot_no: 352803 block_no: 8543327 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 79601 time: 2023-03-20 23:44:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe01458560133fe3dd3891d17b732a659fb33288f5581f467190b4c97f37297bBlock Operator
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