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 8558449 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 88097607 epoch_slot_no: 228807 block_no: 8558272 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 27319 time: 2023-03-24 13:18:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434951906a30822c99adb07c4173ef94e49b65c0c90e7567ed8d1e02c6265ca4Block Operator
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