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 8551988 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 87965894 epoch_slot_no: 97094 block_no: 8551811 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 14845 time: 2023-03-23 00:43:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ef579d9ff7587b8bc4a6b1f8eb6f7dc875889537096e9caee2c1fc14a0c8517Block Operator
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