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 8553512 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 87996860 epoch_slot_no: 128060 block_no: 8553335 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 11637 time: 2023-03-23 09:19:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4cf9807c3506ad827acb195d37c47d9a0fe2455f9cdda14c6556a8d26b0843Block Operator
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