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 8560990 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 88150531 epoch_slot_no: 281731 block_no: 8560813 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 5333 time: 2023-03-25 04:00:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3195e9453735c57161954775d5f9c1b43e6e9e9450adb291012dc8a3e719eb51Block Operator
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