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 8554614 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88019730 epoch_slot_no: 150930 block_no: 8554437 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 28974 time: 2023-03-23 15:40:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14ac3b622d59742ac284026bc9ef817a99ad2f10f01c48e618e1cdae8d887914Block Operator
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