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 8556154 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88050889 epoch_slot_no: 182089 block_no: 8555977 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 44707 time: 2023-03-24 00:19:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ae997cf15dce9ff82e0764b7c71106cd2116f5f5519ee7a7550691fae8146bBlock Operator
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