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 8548653 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 87896359 epoch_slot_no: 27559 block_no: 8548476 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 15420 time: 2023-03-22 05:24:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13e7b8f74a28167b6767c888797987e2f804a13acec0fb9424c4aeba0364dde7Block Operator
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