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 8553912 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 88004663 epoch_slot_no: 135863 block_no: 8553735 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 46691 time: 2023-03-23 11:29:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69ef026a793a10acfd53e4650110aa346d44a424d13ba24cff61f564c0257fbBlock Operator
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