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 8559492 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88119643 epoch_slot_no: 250843 block_no: 8559315 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 64590 time: 2023-03-24 19:25:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f205f744d7dde091c28bc15b00fb5b39ee2ee8950a1b5e649a6a878f7272e42Block Operator
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