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 8545681 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87834891 epoch_slot_no: 398091 block_no: 8545504 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 55317 time: 2023-03-21 12:19:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50105e6c97d934f273b423a415875cad44edab55cd74d79606307012a7036a01Block Operator
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