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 8558542 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88100065 epoch_slot_no: 231265 block_no: 8558365 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 40410 time: 2023-03-24 13:59:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e4b0edfaa4f69b50d4eb974865bf674921c2e15d3baba9df19c1ffd12d6414Block Operator
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