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 8549954 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 87923965 epoch_slot_no: 55165 block_no: 8549777 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 39525 time: 2023-03-22 13:04:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc68421423dc44d8929c62ecc3ff7c2153a74260b4b03db47d40e31da7123f019Block Operator
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