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 8561101 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 88153236 epoch_slot_no: 284436 block_no: 8560924 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 23284 time: 2023-03-25 04:45:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bbf018cf60708da50621327f83fc9f52ef504d90df554e94b1405f101d7a68cBlock Operator
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