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 8550312 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87931297 epoch_slot_no: 62497 block_no: 8550135 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 33771 time: 2023-03-22 15:06:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56318bd0b5b45bd8f331d17bdeceb80b237268c9b92487c3aaf59f6d86087fd2Block Operator
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