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 8552441 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87974922 epoch_slot_no: 106122 block_no: 8552264 slot_leader_id: 8527297 size: 9485 time: 2023-03-23 03:13:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd95df45cb515e76d573430b5badb2593f5190e9a0f0d2d43f4ec63e0eb75e931Block Operator
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