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 8550151 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 87928154 epoch_slot_no: 59354 block_no: 8549974 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 86872 time: 2023-03-22 14:14:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde8572b26c74049a08a29d877c8a9582a39540e37fcd7d3c6539864168e3cfc9Block Operator
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