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 8553905 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88004545 epoch_slot_no: 135745 block_no: 8553728 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 56396 time: 2023-03-23 11:27:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17684c6a6c53d39f77df48278bc3b4c0b3e8a5352c3c15b44dfc8c105bba7259Block Operator
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