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 8547562 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87873044 epoch_slot_no: 4244 block_no: 8547385 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 73513 time: 2023-03-21 22:55:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f8b0b09017700090e97c6b721c06925573053a51f3ca5c6f3c33b0cbd559138Block Operator
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