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 8556964 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88067244 epoch_slot_no: 198444 block_no: 8556787 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 1833 time: 2023-03-24 04:52:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2257a2bf8cf0d3e68f68b973c05b06cea249af06fef9e3505a4d1d70d99811beBlock Operator
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