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 8558353 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 88095708 epoch_slot_no: 226908 block_no: 8558176 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 3816 time: 2023-03-24 12:46:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd63befecb1b02c48b401351bb81d1f4c851719e8c0a81b11e9f30291c49a1105Block Operator
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