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 8562610 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 88185225 epoch_slot_no: 316425 block_no: 8562433 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 80546 time: 2023-03-25 13:38:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496d6e4e15cab68890b993f44baa18756b7e617c19e50b3639b115c33f14a7bdBlock Operator
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