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 8549237 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87908772 epoch_slot_no: 39972 block_no: 8549060 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 66713 time: 2023-03-22 08:51:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342d26a885a73170f9900e978d28fb07cd763a525f05647ebe8876c5b7bd90efBlock Operator
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