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 8560963 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 88150243 epoch_slot_no: 281443 block_no: 8560786 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 38084 time: 2023-03-25 03:55:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x307179f8bd59980be12887684bd8c7f5a0520d4ae2526199da1b78a58e31fdabBlock Operator
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