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 8556474 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88057631 epoch_slot_no: 188831 block_no: 8556297 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 39526 time: 2023-03-24 02:12:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacd1fa30e85dc70d9547b54bcf4a48a726ce06d9cd2b82fd64744c8fe8b166b9Block Operator
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