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 8547224 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87866185 epoch_slot_no: 429385 block_no: 8547047 slot_leader_id: 7305668 size: 24828 time: 2023-03-21 21:01:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71be8bed6ce7784250b7964f0537a5246e0ed7aab80bc5314e889b10ecb6400aBlock Operator
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