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 8558639 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 88102116 epoch_slot_no: 233316 block_no: 8558462 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 87012 time: 2023-03-24 14:33:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6533cd588fbd4527e2ab1145ee650eb3359e9c16972ae7c93a2c11e2ecbe75a6Block Operator
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