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 8545242 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87825684 epoch_slot_no: 388884 block_no: 8545065 slot_leader_id: 8184618 size: 38174 time: 2023-03-21 09:46:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e7168f63438b8679b8290465962d7804d068ddb9ce297a27d420889191bdc7Block Operator
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