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 8551366 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 87952508 epoch_slot_no: 83708 block_no: 8551189 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 87778 time: 2023-03-22 20:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f318a36dd459f326ae2ad31c1ccaf5923e8cc9786605acc4748f48449f8e62Block Operator
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