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 8550285 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87930902 epoch_slot_no: 62102 block_no: 8550108 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 20294 time: 2023-03-22 14:59:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0a0ed8d85c3f2099ff6b2d404fa47ccc622fd7e3a1653fce0fda1280743dd7Block Operator
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