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 8549289 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87909779 epoch_slot_no: 40979 block_no: 8549112 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 30081 time: 2023-03-22 09:07:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe27f03819ac73cb134feac784d9786df4a75df642fd27a656ea2da5e981fcdbBlock Operator
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