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 8544529 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87810406 epoch_slot_no: 373606 block_no: 8544352 slot_leader_id: 7152020 size: 12806 time: 2023-03-21 05:31:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37007a2e3ab77f6d1efe48ffbc5620c03a03079c4857d96b2cac1fde2500fdc5Block Operator
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