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 8557988 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 88087763 epoch_slot_no: 218963 block_no: 8557811 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 19231 time: 2023-03-24 10:34:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7da8189110e8f583c2f03d4ab74a8e73ec59e03b50e3f1154e7f128be442105Block Operator
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