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 8554013 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 88006558 epoch_slot_no: 137758 block_no: 8553836 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 1618 time: 2023-03-23 12:00:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1818ae844f49791c0f0fc3a5cf1f2a681129891a6ad9b8120877245c1f2b50b5Block Operator
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