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 8558483 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 88098563 epoch_slot_no: 229763 block_no: 8558306 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 46174 time: 2023-03-24 13:34:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70bf57d2c11a94b709ff1de7ab2be01cc61572b981735a62e8013e78d02bb043Block Operator
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