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 8559293 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 88115875 epoch_slot_no: 247075 block_no: 8559116 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 39311 time: 2023-03-24 18:22:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66809732a9b58984bc59e362e8f3ba8b3ece342531ef93955228e51d150a9af4Block Operator
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