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 8553160 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 87989974 epoch_slot_no: 121174 block_no: 8552983 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 74578 time: 2023-03-23 07:24:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10834050489c293c395ffdadc9e97384e17273456446622c9951cc15978abbb4Block Operator
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