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 8551653 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 87958618 epoch_slot_no: 89818 block_no: 8551476 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 24615 time: 2023-03-22 22:41:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6f83025aef513ea6d21b15c3e2bce1df7d90ab60458dcd163d886a5030602dBlock Operator
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