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 8553485 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87996498 epoch_slot_no: 127698 block_no: 8553308 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 17329 time: 2023-03-23 09:13:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a6150d4b13a2565c3a5e216cac79cdb55e1b757a261fd55658cb1c8e02083dBlock Operator
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