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 8555282 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88033402 epoch_slot_no: 164602 block_no: 8555105 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 53093 time: 2023-03-23 19:28:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8efdfd81da01a1df9486237e449f3aace8b099c84d7c5a14dfa44f38fa30729Block Operator
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