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 8548589 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87894874 epoch_slot_no: 26074 block_no: 8548412 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 17145 time: 2023-03-22 04:59:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43346808ecc8fa5a99419b24260d5a0ba01efa9657b1d486d5bedfed794debf8Block Operator
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