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 8560344 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 88137292 epoch_slot_no: 268492 block_no: 8560167 slot_leader_id: 7046496 size: 87911 time: 2023-03-25 00:19:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee4eb6b8ae6ea5f45a0b1c90ca5b6450121e1df019aa98e3677e967328fc0536Block Operator
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