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 8550315 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87931348 epoch_slot_no: 62548 block_no: 8550138 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 88530 time: 2023-03-22 15:07:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0f2d68dc12b02ff912d9345c89198707c969c1a221896c5fe444a69e6e9598Block Operator
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