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 8559997 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 88130080 epoch_slot_no: 261280 block_no: 8559820 slot_leader_id: 4583744 size: 86730 time: 2023-03-24 22:19:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70362078b301fa4760802bd44e567d9bbdbb2bfc8667c4152a0f3e2b80508e9Block Operator
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