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 8549247 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87908984 epoch_slot_no: 40184 block_no: 8549070 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 48817 time: 2023-03-22 08:54:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb98d709e0a2a06813c2e0de83df2b515b0e8a70fba5bd6c1eab70ec6012e85daBlock Operator
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