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 8549706 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87919040 epoch_slot_no: 50240 block_no: 8549529 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 86424 time: 2023-03-22 11:42:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x905b4f3a5aa94fa6bdb3b329ad49665a60dd9dc46178acc04c18e3368eb83184Block Operator
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