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 8550683 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 87939333 epoch_slot_no: 70533 block_no: 8550506 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88531 time: 2023-03-22 17:20:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d4f6f856879a54d407edd22f8452d337470bf82028099f8c08d753c1a7bdcdfBlock Operator
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