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 8557263 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88073314 epoch_slot_no: 204514 block_no: 8557086 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 23150 time: 2023-03-24 06:33:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0bac91e3ab6724a0affc89373346334a6cd93187f00d4e319d8570b6e5c59efBlock Operator
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