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 8556420 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 88056601 epoch_slot_no: 187801 block_no: 8556243 slot_leader_id: 5593863 size: 71513 time: 2023-03-24 01:54:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x636cc4d2e203e99b7d6ad793c6487c04e69fd50ab38013fb1c7f8a1ae3531adcBlock Operator
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