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 8556772 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88063056 epoch_slot_no: 194256 block_no: 8556595 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 28266 time: 2023-03-24 03:42:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52a7abaeaa63acfecb6037acefdd6b1d90ac698ed14a4f46a2d6766761b52b6aBlock Operator
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