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 8544748 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87815024 epoch_slot_no: 378224 block_no: 8544571 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 1099 time: 2023-03-21 06:48:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fec8abbe00a7f288525e10ef9b4ad7cc67c5f48ae35abd3e80c8cba9bb8a20bBlock Operator
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