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 8561977 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 88171049 epoch_slot_no: 302249 block_no: 8561800 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 20244 time: 2023-03-25 09:42:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dbe69b500519671716afb4464cd0e5235cfb742e6d47e6a1470a5be5ca5050Block Operator
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