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 8554212 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 88011278 epoch_slot_no: 142478 block_no: 8554035 slot_leader_id: 4792336 size: 87487 time: 2023-03-23 13:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc992c5d5ef8c74101142cbb5315f0c81514d3fe38c19d632cbd8f3715f323eeBlock Operator
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