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 8558290 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88094133 epoch_slot_no: 225333 block_no: 8558113 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 13304 time: 2023-03-24 12:20:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78338fa5caeb52106a41f1799f2c7e0d171add8814ce929c70bd73baa9453888Block Operator
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