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 8558068 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 88089469 epoch_slot_no: 220669 block_no: 8557891 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 51604 time: 2023-03-24 11:02:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09fb6f693ad6271fbc5e8bf33dc3eda7f89b2ea1d8c6340d0f98621f46667932Block Operator
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