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 8546478 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 87850753 epoch_slot_no: 413953 block_no: 8546301 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 85050 time: 2023-03-21 16:44:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9530393df0b707aebad9aaa675efde0337d8d9a3b43576316b0da1c5ba8eafe0Block Operator
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