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 8551078 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 87947057 epoch_slot_no: 78257 block_no: 8550901 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 86699 time: 2023-03-22 19:29:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc708ec3bd410f157b0faa1cb45c37eb3625b0f45c069251b48edb0f503a22c41Block Operator
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