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 8557192 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88071767 epoch_slot_no: 202967 block_no: 8557015 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 7633 time: 2023-03-24 06:07:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c18f2a6104200a298039e19a3f8a009f11ee70e9e6b4d32786c742b5452d6b6Block Operator
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