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 8558954 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 88108588 epoch_slot_no: 239788 block_no: 8558777 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 31539 time: 2023-03-24 16:21:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbede82ae88f0806bf0d6f8dc3fb203c905eb4132b7930292d13d04d9667822d0Block Operator
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