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 8549566 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87916051 epoch_slot_no: 47251 block_no: 8549389 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 39436 time: 2023-03-22 10:52:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2abbc948997c2f16758483490f9e87189a6b64fdaa82944e4439c2b7e4386aBlock Operator
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