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 8543540 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87790291 epoch_slot_no: 353491 block_no: 8543363 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 18668 time: 2023-03-20 23:56:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbf0bedb3a120fa63d58f05f9f8748bd7da7b80a82381ac7fde5171ddec7e096Block Operator
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