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 8559210 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 88114056 epoch_slot_no: 245256 block_no: 8559033 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 41464 time: 2023-03-24 17:52:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102949b8b920fb7bd8551ac331116c0c2f7d9dd720723873b64c0ba8b9d5e2a9Block Operator
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