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 8561087 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 88152873 epoch_slot_no: 284073 block_no: 8560910 slot_leader_id: 7046648 size: 458 time: 2023-03-25 04:39:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fd695498306a4bc6d95737aaf9154f0bfd95d56add9fd99ba5dd58ad859f200Block Operator
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