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 8552272 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 87971364 epoch_slot_no: 102564 block_no: 8552095 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 31512 time: 2023-03-23 02:14:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e5def665655dffe8209b9279a8a7a622d51abcf5f0cc152dd76a290da255076Block Operator
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