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 8553565 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 87997818 epoch_slot_no: 129018 block_no: 8553388 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 84768 time: 2023-03-23 09:35:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a8856549d5bb2d76b6bcae0adc2f5520f427437ef6be1306c54b5baf389a074Block Operator
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