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 8548455 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87891857 epoch_slot_no: 23057 block_no: 8548278 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 10347 time: 2023-03-22 04:09:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1763bd587c203bb00dc6a0bee5cd36d5f91b89c09beb4ed302c78090c30cd878Block Operator
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