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 8551906 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 87964129 epoch_slot_no: 95329 block_no: 8551729 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 58135 time: 2023-03-23 00:13:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x119fed4973cbb7e026e5d462b1065a5097a8696cb38e6a8d8e5d01c9cb2ce55cBlock Operator
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