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 8547795 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87877797 epoch_slot_no: 8997 block_no: 8547618 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 82937 time: 2023-03-22 00:14:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99554e6f4b115b92736f3df74abb1c682fea6b6f9071cb28184c3303d82b039eBlock Operator
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