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 8556695 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88061674 epoch_slot_no: 192874 block_no: 8556518 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 49944 time: 2023-03-24 03:19:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc60068b38624739f1c247d92d7472609533373005d7849e41404dcd832ad063Block Operator
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