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 8555563 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88038880 epoch_slot_no: 170080 block_no: 8555386 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 12371 time: 2023-03-23 20:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f6decc8cd25f9c92401f0c22ab97f0437639f9b3eb6cd847ce94a49bcd771dbBlock Operator
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