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 8560273 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 88135706 epoch_slot_no: 266906 block_no: 8560096 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 12837 time: 2023-03-24 23:53:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fdb2f65faa6b0dfed2f7a146dbf777a0fbc71ed82cbfeef9f5ed51820138084Block Operator
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