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 8550798 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 87941750 epoch_slot_no: 72950 block_no: 8550621 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 50359 time: 2023-03-22 18:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd5d89c53769fb39a5d6c3fe671f7787a2c8185e4203d2184df3b94adaa0b09Block Operator
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