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 8558343 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 88095474 epoch_slot_no: 226674 block_no: 8558166 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 82683 time: 2023-03-24 12:42:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b88ed4f187aea1e4031f53e2b1a45f5934873a60fb107cba432c0cd8324171fBlock Operator
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