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 8546551 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 87852262 epoch_slot_no: 415462 block_no: 8546374 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 88575 time: 2023-03-21 17:09:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3f8758782ff41cd91cc6098d5f1278f1b5372e8cbb0119da6a4962818770f8Block Operator
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