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 8552037 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 87967163 epoch_slot_no: 98363 block_no: 8551860 slot_leader_id: 6498793 size: 66817 time: 2023-03-23 01:04:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1b9b5745665f7bb6be73e5353bcdcb0d55b094670060c6c0d14a397e3472b4Block Operator
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