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 8552115 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 87968772 epoch_slot_no: 99972 block_no: 8551938 slot_leader_id: 7616077 size: 41899 time: 2023-03-23 01:31:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae6571707f209e911633a641ad1795c11e4f69fda16e4836a9cec997a8573d7Block Operator
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