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 8556561 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88059186 epoch_slot_no: 190386 block_no: 8556384 slot_leader_id: 8409382 size: 33491 time: 2023-03-24 02:37:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x181320331a8953e9a95f0c49971ee78d6c4c54f716487f6add717c8a93adc681Block Operator
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