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 8559193 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88113763 epoch_slot_no: 244963 block_no: 8559016 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 25038 time: 2023-03-24 17:47:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59d645978f11590555e0e5e2225412fe47650b1eb487d739b699bb1d4cd5ef32Block Operator
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