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 8562853 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 88190955 epoch_slot_no: 322155 block_no: 8562676 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 75217 time: 2023-03-25 15:14:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710a13a05c86975131d1d26d1ee96c79abc9d0f7f3afb3f8ffdd01fe8e4d926dBlock Operator
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