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 8556954 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88066998 epoch_slot_no: 198198 block_no: 8556777 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 16556 time: 2023-03-24 04:48:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x863551eafcd2be5ebe4c93d97d261b90ad867988a3ef9aa7b64673586f339b08Block Operator
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