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 8552610 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 87978780 epoch_slot_no: 109980 block_no: 8552433 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 72658 time: 2023-03-23 04:17:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2003d510f2c9943ecd639a2c571819a58b34e11b22438a9a2403482eca6f6f1fBlock Operator
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