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 8555405 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 88035706 epoch_slot_no: 166906 block_no: 8555228 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 400 time: 2023-03-23 20:06:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86354bf19744e25c20c79aeda505434acd89fc20bdb6a20a221196d01caa5fc1Block Operator
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