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 8557582 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88079817 epoch_slot_no: 211017 block_no: 8557405 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 17346 time: 2023-03-24 08:21:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1a2794d0067de210917f4f24d3e74a81784748b6639acb6239d6433428e7b2Block Operator
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