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 8558015 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88088375 epoch_slot_no: 219575 block_no: 8557838 slot_leader_id: 8103509 size: 44509 time: 2023-03-24 10:44:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958878a9cd79adc2636581d884f8fd769b393359ecef4779be589d8f1a15ad84Block Operator
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