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 8551084 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 87947145 epoch_slot_no: 78345 block_no: 8550907 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 88730 time: 2023-03-22 19:30:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf250f284def04378170e0d77dfb52c50f09b0bbe80ecb56e4a4cbd2b9e5a1fBlock Operator
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