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 8557245 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88072855 epoch_slot_no: 204055 block_no: 8557068 slot_leader_id: 7046600 size: 19123 time: 2023-03-24 06:25:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b8fc53cb52a4431f740e9588bbf9629f418a1f6daa2b939dd2b0c9a9ae017bBlock Operator
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