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 8548240 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87887507 epoch_slot_no: 18707 block_no: 8548063 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 9278 time: 2023-03-22 02:56:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b72471ea83ec06320b9823f044b14a18fea6d5b3aeb6a000d466ffa7061e73Block Operator
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