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 8547838 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87878925 epoch_slot_no: 10125 block_no: 8547661 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 88229 time: 2023-03-22 00:33:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x935d9070f8fa45670ae5316723d3deee49efc70a3c52d3b1840c1cfbe12a8239Block Operator
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