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 8556488 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88058002 epoch_slot_no: 189202 block_no: 8556311 slot_leader_id: 8526317 size: 8033 time: 2023-03-24 02:18:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x126acdf4a94e2c709b5d4e065c3fa53901690ab959794f5d3ae930f221037471Block Operator
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