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 8560604 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 88142982 epoch_slot_no: 274182 block_no: 8560427 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 48669 time: 2023-03-25 01:54:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3d002c97b12d8c60198240dcf05e50d71c67a9e12f9cf5c99b5da07cc9e0e1Block Operator
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