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 8549732 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 87919474 epoch_slot_no: 50674 block_no: 8549555 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 81444 time: 2023-03-22 11:49:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x966e441795040e30d85e51e21f805ee3d6893c6beeb9c09a4e91a11ccfaad935Block Operator
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