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 8552635 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 87979337 epoch_slot_no: 110537 block_no: 8552458 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 81372 time: 2023-03-23 04:27:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5acd94f0673b87f2aacb26c3c1960927df4e975fbaede6095e57e9fddacdc901Block Operator
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