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 8555759 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 88043202 epoch_slot_no: 174402 block_no: 8555582 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 87004 time: 2023-03-23 22:11:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4470217b0b52546dfd794af21caec4461e4366776ee0b1eb00d4ca76a8b7d562Block Operator
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