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 8554504 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 88017217 epoch_slot_no: 148417 block_no: 8554327 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 84154 time: 2023-03-23 14:58:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253e3d5ced559698fc6d92e2a52b1e13eb26a4d22bb69aae4d0661a2815bc617Block Operator
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