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 8559124 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 88112385 epoch_slot_no: 243585 block_no: 8558947 slot_leader_id: 6728105 size: 62262 time: 2023-03-24 17:24:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98827230fec76803fdcaee2dcc07ae8190e798c609a295737684ad126d71b005Block Operator
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