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 8560034 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 88130786 epoch_slot_no: 261986 block_no: 8559857 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 42146 time: 2023-03-24 22:31:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4067b60bde4e15dd76420cea90f0f687c0ecc9ff25004a50dda93c64ad19b57bBlock Operator
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