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 8547298 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87867561 epoch_slot_no: 430761 block_no: 8547121 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 81480 time: 2023-03-21 21:24:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x249ee8cf99dfaf672ef6490c6fcc5633b9eb2b480a89235954220229e9fc4895Block Operator
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