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 8545357 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87828288 epoch_slot_no: 391488 block_no: 8545180 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 12638 time: 2023-03-21 10:29:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9c0e8c335b79586fe393cada32621387976d5e1b33d5fe5ade642f447cd8008Block Operator
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