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 8550175 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87928717 epoch_slot_no: 59917 block_no: 8549998 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 65528 time: 2023-03-22 14:23:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e38413b1970f28d116f18d2c54bd3463a87ebe23575cdd11fe73e3d2bd1949Block Operator
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