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 8554552 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88018587 epoch_slot_no: 149787 block_no: 8554375 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 88044 time: 2023-03-23 15:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4acfe8c4ff6dbf2ce689c50589925e28b0b941301e45653f709767c36b2735e0Block Operator
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