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 8550119 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87927474 epoch_slot_no: 58674 block_no: 8549942 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 25855 time: 2023-03-22 14:02:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3c9abe8508a52842c0116cb502fd7e7e861a6cada463f746e9054b6451704aBlock Operator
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