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 8549450 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87913324 epoch_slot_no: 44524 block_no: 8549273 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 4516 time: 2023-03-22 10:06:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe511a2add4d2484ba81c878f08a61c2672ded2edf490c35f966fc56b52d5f7c1Block Operator
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