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 8551057 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 87946686 epoch_slot_no: 77886 block_no: 8550880 slot_leader_id: 6554340 size: 88553 time: 2023-03-22 19:22:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b91da05eb9bd8c4f221fb1b9ab13511bd20e8ff4550585fda080244cf6fa41Block Operator
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