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 8560348 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 88137378 epoch_slot_no: 268578 block_no: 8560171 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 21920 time: 2023-03-25 00:21:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75911af9a20661946ac05f2ec2b0c1c0581cbbbe6d6a4bebea7b52efe6bb9f80Block Operator
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