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 8544021 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87800795 epoch_slot_no: 363995 block_no: 8543844 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 88826 time: 2023-03-21 02:51:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x409d903859c480f5f1b87022c1d57ca3cd4ec818e4811f2ee9c818eb5cb8347aBlock Operator
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