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 8545866 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87838604 epoch_slot_no: 401804 block_no: 8545689 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 10397 time: 2023-03-21 13:21:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5004555583ba9e6a325f61009636f9a33fd1442640130c66036b2e30ce38faBlock Operator
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