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 8558682 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88102894 epoch_slot_no: 234094 block_no: 8558505 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 29323 time: 2023-03-24 14:46:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33e8d3c2a7f9cb1fc6f8fc7e26d026fb4de633747b1b585468b953e1473beb45Block Operator
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