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 8551755 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 87960610 epoch_slot_no: 91810 block_no: 8551578 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 12396 time: 2023-03-22 23:15:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51e245f55d525db4ec6a23630b3e20b3e6010286a479081791a9b2a47c544b50Block Operator
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