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 8557859 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88085414 epoch_slot_no: 216614 block_no: 8557682 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 57711 time: 2023-03-24 09:55:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c01de30085c71b18dbcef1543d8d46f480306cf0d401137ce5f808dffdc0815Block Operator
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