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 8560333 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 88136995 epoch_slot_no: 268195 block_no: 8560156 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 1198 time: 2023-03-25 00:14:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5eeab38af42634cf9f193fb1855578b91383444c9d7347abf6df8137d466d27Block Operator
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