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 8549885 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 87922521 epoch_slot_no: 53721 block_no: 8549708 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 30424 time: 2023-03-22 12:40:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94888e47198f353f8b2f556d9658b37b5e2cb77f343fc80a42b1152165f1269eBlock Operator
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