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 8555820 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 88044442 epoch_slot_no: 175642 block_no: 8555643 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 82961 time: 2023-03-23 22:32:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x258b6bf0bb80a48578d9a98e51563389ce8fdb46cadf37ff82f60e5a70db2eccBlock Operator
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