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 8558386 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88096450 epoch_slot_no: 227650 block_no: 8558209 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 57182 time: 2023-03-24 12:59:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812ed7e0d648ab1d0ebd7cce117a6b4d03b10d0cb309e895fbb966e66c18c7b0Block Operator
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