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 8552678 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 87980296 epoch_slot_no: 111496 block_no: 8552501 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 7451 time: 2023-03-23 04:43:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0c223c4f8860e2da734e5adfd6ab37f0ae45c1492fbeb41a4e3371ad09cf595Block Operator
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