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 8550975 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 87945116 epoch_slot_no: 76316 block_no: 8550798 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 37594 time: 2023-03-22 18:56:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b564157c07f0788b688f08b83c94c85e5ab7b5acf7e8d8bd98d24c265a032aBlock Operator
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