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 8554112 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88008651 epoch_slot_no: 139851 block_no: 8553935 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 21213 time: 2023-03-23 12:35:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ac4866423243fbe62001f5f8dbc862ab881dd01566b9f44ee20c5d28caa5f8fBlock Operator
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