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 8544692 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87814092 epoch_slot_no: 377292 block_no: 8544515 slot_leader_id: 6643026 size: 19441 time: 2023-03-21 06:33:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3105ede1fa5bed0ffd1b62d4edcddd6d7de800fdcc882abceafb80fc4f91316Block Operator
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