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 8548636 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 87896063 epoch_slot_no: 27263 block_no: 8548459 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 17142 time: 2023-03-22 05:19:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffca05598afc4324ebc7a7f78e4cb4e65d87e6aa7485a81bd58cf253b07170fbBlock Operator
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