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 8551385 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 87953021 epoch_slot_no: 84221 block_no: 8551208 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 86798 time: 2023-03-22 21:08:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7656c6448fe32c3a754d02eff4f6b8fe097aecd54da39d5c79e0859024b91ff2Block Operator
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