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 8559159 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88113093 epoch_slot_no: 244293 block_no: 8558982 slot_leader_id: 8404251 size: 16278 time: 2023-03-24 17:36:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd764d8c69054e0cf7feaa7cf2bbccd8abbdd17ecd4d7b72059dac4b3be7812ccBlock Operator
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