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 8556377 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88055591 epoch_slot_no: 186791 block_no: 8556200 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 13192 time: 2023-03-24 01:38:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8a4494b960e5ba7dbb895a450e8e878aa6b3e6ff0775f5a895fa23d62580c9Block Operator
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