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 8556520 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 88058406 epoch_slot_no: 189606 block_no: 8556343 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 17259 time: 2023-03-24 02:24:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06232de1e3a7aab73b48727f1c2d89e6f270a955a79fcab13138edb8d1c1a41aBlock Operator
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