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 8554266 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 88012513 epoch_slot_no: 143713 block_no: 8554089 slot_leader_id: 8399065 size: 84922 time: 2023-03-23 13:40:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f7165078dbecb076d70a7453addf2f0d0d41ab2a1831762931d75418fe3d12aBlock Operator
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