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 8549701 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 87918851 epoch_slot_no: 50051 block_no: 8549524 slot_leader_id: 8526358 size: 80478 time: 2023-03-22 11:39:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378e5553e616a7e36487697c5fcca1d169ec1fa2d12b4124bff9277a741d5975Block Operator
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