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 8553765 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 88001816 epoch_slot_no: 133016 block_no: 8553588 slot_leader_id: 8553765 size: 58049 time: 2023-03-23 10:41:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6844a34c0f564c813322f7821a48c4a8e7541c1a2d27006f6de018715741c992Block Operator
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