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 8551675 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 87959043 epoch_slot_no: 90243 block_no: 8551498 slot_leader_id: 8306498 size: 26577 time: 2023-03-22 22:48:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e0d6e55bccbad88455e3a52d78eda764d5b796f192a3543397e3281532e30b0Block Operator
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