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 8546167 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 87844357 epoch_slot_no: 407557 block_no: 8545990 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 23070 time: 2023-03-21 14:57:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80136034b64fd7d3fe2d5b43a96601944ad11eaf89102549c184e4c55e658f7bBlock Operator
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