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 8558489 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88098669 epoch_slot_no: 229869 block_no: 8558312 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 7645 time: 2023-03-24 13:36:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1389cc846e237c144d7cd445c73711cecfd73e83e7c7509047e5d3ab600fb56cBlock Operator
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