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 8553313 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 87993184 epoch_slot_no: 124384 block_no: 8553136 slot_leader_id: 7046729 size: 79359 time: 2023-03-23 08:17:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38efb5b12560446a1df002c32c45720a5863599c85d2718000c14995b0c10e92Block Operator
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