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 8550231 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 87929839 epoch_slot_no: 61039 block_no: 8550054 slot_leader_id: 7006855 size: 71543 time: 2023-03-22 14:42:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd189844cbb8bff5b0cdc2e0870565c0c4b4f094841848c31f366d074f2a1ecdBlock Operator
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