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 8551568 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87956803 epoch_slot_no: 88003 block_no: 8551391 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 65529 time: 2023-03-22 22:11:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c207dfa4b348afe2b7ee0c3b3603ba51f5c77811b9538c57a1eee46c0c87020Block Operator
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