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 8559158 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 88113075 epoch_slot_no: 244275 block_no: 8558981 slot_leader_id: 6470849 size: 9798 time: 2023-03-24 17:36:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97fb64e8327a4c09c6b9729edb3a857f15fba1f1a81e0dad48bc75ebdf3fd439Block Operator
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