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 8557454 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88077436 epoch_slot_no: 208636 block_no: 8557277 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 23542 time: 2023-03-24 07:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f969bf304348fbd3dd41672f087dd41a8a68030b7b56360665ddd463d4c4825Block Operator
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