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 8555442 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 88036499 epoch_slot_no: 167699 block_no: 8555265 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 83431 time: 2023-03-23 20:19:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86bce9e837014e64a5eafeb5b15eb1b2d329337ad3d723b5514486cfe77b00baBlock Operator
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