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 8553937 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88005111 epoch_slot_no: 136311 block_no: 8553760 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 26532 time: 2023-03-23 11:36:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f4e58b99f9acb1dbdb9b837f4588a2b6a1c0ebfa4ced45b624399ded909093Block Operator
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