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 8554284 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 88012813 epoch_slot_no: 144013 block_no: 8554107 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 50457 time: 2023-03-23 13:45:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63d7a456906a5c092e92607ccc29ee877c25a0b41bc6d11b314d4a7a63ffb556Block Operator
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