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 8556475 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 88057667 epoch_slot_no: 188867 block_no: 8556298 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 37963 time: 2023-03-24 02:12:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1d0b99a9a78adb51134f9edd51f49e02e24c65e3d9ca1c429a0186f837345dBlock Operator
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