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 8551077 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 87947048 epoch_slot_no: 78248 block_no: 8550900 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 88341 time: 2023-03-22 19:28:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d7be6adecb824aa1c617517c74b09bc9e22d47a612a767e583bb2652997daeBlock Operator
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