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 8557816 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88084549 epoch_slot_no: 215749 block_no: 8557639 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 10809 time: 2023-03-24 09:40:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabc21580a61598949e6576ed78e41f478a68ca7644d65b346a12fc58cd983959Block Operator
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